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ALAJUELA HOSTELS
Just minutes away from Costa Rica's largest international airport you'll find several Alajuela hostels.
Maybe money is a little tight but you'd like one of those cheap Costa Rica hotels on your Costa Rica vacation.
Start in one of the Alajuela hostels!
Or maybe you've had a little too much wine, romance, and song so you're nearly dead broke and need a cheap place to sleep at the end of your Costa Rica adventure.
End in Alajuela!
They're not exactly the Ritz but for about $12 (yea, more during high season) what you expect? A mint on your pillow?
Juan Santamaria International Airport (most folks call it San Jose International) is just outside Alajuela, about 10 miles from San Jose.
For a place to crash coming into or leaving your Costa Rica vacation, one of the Alajuela hostels might be just the ticket.
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Four Attractions Close To Alajuela
There are many Costa Rica attractions close to Alajuela.
Here are four tourist favorites:
Poas Volcano National Park Alajuela sits just below Poas Volcano, the second largest accessible volcanic crater in the world. Best time Monday-Friday in the morning before the fog rolls in (bring your jacket and pants because it is cool).
One of Costa Rica's Seven Wonders, click to learn more about
Poas Volcano.
La Garita Bird Zoo on Zoo Ave is an animal refuge with more than 850 species of birds and rescued mammals like mountain lions, ocelots, and monkeys.
The Butterfly Farm (Finca de Mariposoa). Take a two hour tour through beautiful blooming gardens. Complimentary fresh coffee.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens One of Costa Rica's premier tourist destinations. Majestic waterfalls, lush tropical gardens with hummingbird and butterfly gardens.
Hostels in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Alajuela Campground and Hostel
From the airport go to find Calle Ancha(a four-way street surrounding Alajuela). At the courthouse (Corte)turn northeast,take a left at the first Y intersection and a right at the next Y intersection. Follow the signs from Alajuela Centro towards Hotel Pura Vida. The hostel is next to Quinta San Angel, approx. 200 meters before Hotel Pura Vida.
Tel: 23-98-90-24/83-98-90-24
Website: www.alajuelacampground.com
Email: thealamohostel@gmail.com
Rates:
Camping: $6
Bunk beds: $10
Single: $25
Double: $30 (2 people)
RV Space: $12/campsite.
Alajuela Tropical Hostel
Calle 7, Avendida 25 (7th Street and 25th Avenue) On Canoas in front of Vocational High School
Tel: 24-40-92-73
Rates: from $15-$25 (private bath, kitchen)
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El Cacique B&B and Hostel
25 meters south and 75 meters east from the Catholic Church
Tel: 24-42-88-59
Rates: from $16-$25
Hostel 5ta Avenida
Fifth Avenue between First and Central: 200 meters North 50 meters East from Central Park and Cathedral Boulevard, across Alajuela's Post Office, downtown Alajuela
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