Rebecca's Guidebook
Everything in one!
City Mall is just a 5 minute walk from the apartment and you can find everything you need from the food court to the bank and everything in between. This is our "go-to" one stop shop!
Hours: 11AM - 9PM
156 habitants recommandent
City Mall
MontserratCity Mall is just a 5 minute walk from the apartment and you can find everything you need from the food court to the bank and everything in between. This is our "go-to" one stop shop!
Hours: 11AM - 9PM
Walmart is just a short walk or an even shorter drive away!
Hours:7:30am -10:00pm
142 habitants recommandent
Walmart
Walmart is just a short walk or an even shorter drive away!
Hours:7:30am -10:00pm
Food scene
If you are looking to stay close to home, but want more of a dining-in experience, Plaza Mango is just across the highway and has Mexican, Italian, Argentinian and Peruvian options.
Hours: 11AM -11PM
(9PM on Sundays)
21 habitants recommandent
Mango Plaza
Radial Francisco J. OrlichIf you are looking to stay close to home, but want more of a dining-in experience, Plaza Mango is just across the highway and has Mexican, Italian, Argentinian and Peruvian options.
Hours: 11AM -11PM
(9PM on Sundays)
Plaza Real is just a short 12 minute drive, and you will have access to a wide range of sit-in restaurants, cafes, and a food court!
Hours: 9AM - 11PM
108 habitants recommandent
Plaza Real Alajuela
Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña RojasPlaza Real is just a short 12 minute drive, and you will have access to a wide range of sit-in restaurants, cafes, and a food court!
Hours: 9AM - 11PM
Our personal favorite is El Patio Food Garden, which is an indoor/outdoor dining experience that lets you choose between many different cuisines!
Hours: 12PM - 11PM
17 habitants recommandent
El Patio
Our personal favorite is El Patio Food Garden, which is an indoor/outdoor dining experience that lets you choose between many different cuisines!
Hours: 12PM - 11PM
Weekend Farmer's Markets
The Alajuela Farmer’s Market (Plaza Ferias) features a wide range of products and the best value for money and is 8 minutes by car.
Hours:
Friday: 12noon - 8pm
Saturday: 5am - 2pm
9 habitants recommandent
Plaza Ferias
Avenida Central Juan López del CorralThe Alajuela Farmer’s Market (Plaza Ferias) features a wide range of products and the best value for money and is 8 minutes by car.
Hours:
Friday: 12noon - 8pm
Saturday: 5am - 2pm
The Green Farmers’ Market (La Verbena) is run by local artisans and places a large focus on sustainability. It is a short 12 minute drive away.
Hours:
Saturday: 7am - 2:30pm
La Verbena
The Green Farmers’ Market (La Verbena) is run by local artisans and places a large focus on sustainability. It is a short 12 minute drive away.
Hours:
Saturday: 7am - 2:30pm
Sports
The apartment in just in front of the local sports center, so whether you want to enjoy the public park or the track, you are more than welcome to!
7 habitants recommandent
Polideportivo Monserrat
MontecillosThe apartment in just in front of the local sports center, so whether you want to enjoy the public park or the track, you are more than welcome to!
Culture
Learn about Alajuela's rich history and take in some panoramic rooftop views, all for free!
76 habitants recommandent
Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum
Avenida 1Learn about Alajuela's rich history and take in some panoramic rooftop views, all for free!
"Art, magic and beauty. A different experience underground on the shore of the Virilla River Canyon."
- anfiteatro de villa
13 habitants recommandent
Ciudad Colón
"Art, magic and beauty. A different experience underground on the shore of the Virilla River Canyon."
- anfiteatro de villa
Sarchi is home to talented artisans and agriculture! See where one of Costa Rica's most iconic symbols (the handpainted painted Ox cart) was born.
63 habitants recommandent
Sarchi
Sarchi is home to talented artisans and agriculture! See where one of Costa Rica's most iconic symbols (the handpainted painted Ox cart) was born.
Check out Starbucks first and only coffee farm in Costa Rica, and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee while enjoying the spectacular views.
71 habitants recommandent
Hacienda Alsacia - Starbucks
Check out Starbucks first and only coffee farm in Costa Rica, and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee while enjoying the spectacular views.
Outdoor Activities
Fraijanes
Enjoy the fresh air in this national park!
Want to immerse yourself in a wildlife experience while simultaneously supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of these beautiful animals? Then this is the place for you!
120 habitants recommandent
Zoo Ave
Want to immerse yourself in a wildlife experience while simultaneously supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of these beautiful animals? Then this is the place for you!
Surround yourself with biodiversity and enjoy the breathtaking waterfall gardens of La Paz.
288 habitants recommandent
Jardins de la cascade de La Paz
Surround yourself with biodiversity and enjoy the breathtaking waterfall gardens of La Paz.
Don't miss your chance to look into the huge crater of this active volcano. While there is no lava flowing, you will be able to see the brilliant blue sulfuric lake as well as the marks left behind by previous eruptions.
401 habitants recommandent
Poás Volcano
Don't miss your chance to look into the huge crater of this active volcano. While there is no lava flowing, you will be able to see the brilliant blue sulfuric lake as well as the marks left behind by previous eruptions.
Cool down in this crystal blue waterfall after enjoying a hike through Alajuela's countryside.
Blue Falls of Costa Rica
Cool down in this crystal blue waterfall after enjoying a hike through Alajuela's countryside.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Ubers vs. Taxis
Official Taxi (red/orange cars with yellow stickers)
- can be found right outside arrivals at the airport
- having our location open on your phone is recommended
- only accept cash
- when not at airport, need to call taxi via phone
*We recommend saying location and ask for price before fully entering the cab to avoid overcharging
Ubers
- less expensive
- can be ordered in advance through app
- has a good GPS system
- accepts cash and/or payment through the app
- need to order from the bus stop outside the airport
*Verify that the license plate & sitting in the front is normal
Déplacements
Early Check-in & Late Check-out Policy
We are unable to ensure an early check-in late check-out due to cleaning schedule, but every situation if different. Send us a message and we’ll see what can we do.
However we do offer the options to drop your luggage before and/or to hold onto it after the reservation if needed.
We just appreciate a "heads up" if you want to us to do this for you.