natural wonder
Poás Volcano
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
Alajuela is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Antonio, 20km from Poás Volcano.
Alajuela is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 47,494, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Alajuela sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alajuela to your route.
Alajuela (Spanish pronunciation: [alaˈxwela]) is a district in the Alajuela canton of the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Alajuela canton, it is awarded the status of city. By virtue of being the city of the first canton of the province, it is also the capital of the Province ofRead more
Alajuela.
Because of its location in the Costa Rican Central Valley, Alajuela is nowadays part of the conurbation of the Greater Metropolitan Area. The city is the birthplace of Juan Santamaría, the national hero of Costa Rica and the figure who gives the name to the country's main international airport, which is south of Alajuela downtown.
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Alajuela is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.0172 latitude, -84.2127 longitude.
Alajuela has a population of approximately 47,494 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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