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7 Best Things To Do in Alajuela

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 7 top-rated things to do in Alajuela — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

7 Best Things To Do in Alajuela

Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge - From cacao pod to chocolate bar: the process you’ll understand by the end
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Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge

1.Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge

Private Don Jorge chocolate and coffee farm tour in Alajuela: hands-on cacao, coffee tastings, sugar cane, and a waterfall.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Yum! And wow. Loved this so much, especially at Don Jorge. We got to hang out with Don Jorge son who was so kind and helped with the tour. His neice was beautiful and also helped with making thw chocolate. Fabrizio was the main guide and is so great at his job. Spoke amazing English.…”

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White Water Rafting Canyoning Combo Maquique Adventure - Why this combo tour feels like better value than “just rafting”
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White Water Rafting Canyoning Combo Maquique Adventure

2.White Water Rafting Canyoning Combo Maquique Adventure

Maquique Adventure combo from Alajuela: waterfall rappels, zip line, rainforest hike, and white-water rafting with lunch.

★ 5.0

“This was hands down the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica! The entire experience was thrilling and unforgettable, from rappelling down waterfalls to canyoning through stunning gorges and rafting in the rushing rivers. Each activity was increRead more”

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Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José - Orotina Breakfast Stop: Optional Food, Useful Timing
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Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

3.Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

Tortuga Island day trip from San José with lunch, snorkeling, fruit, and dolphin sightings. Long day, great beach time—plan for early pickup and island extras.

★ 4.5

“Can someone please call me? My mother in law left her purse in the Van which had a passport and she leave monday”

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Airport transfer from SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott - Pickup and meeting: getting found at SJO without stress
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Airport transfer from SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott

5.Airport transfer from SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott

Private SJO to Los Sueños transfer in a clean, insured van with name-sign pickup, A/C comfort, and optional Tarcoles River stops.

★ 5.0

“Eric has provided us safe transportation the past 2 years. His vehicles are new, spotless clean, and comfortable for the drive from the airport to los suenos. He let us stop to see the crocodile bridge, and provided us with waters on the ride. I highly recommend Eric for transportation services!”

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Private Transfer: Liberia International Airport from|to Hotels - Pickups Across Alajuela and Beyond: Where the Driver Actually Meets You
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Private Transfer: Liberia International Airport from|to Hotels

6.Private Transfer: Liberia International Airport from|to Hotels

Private minivan transfer from your hotel to Liberia International Airport, 24/7, door-to-door service across Costa Rica for up to 6.

★ 4.5

“Chris with Nexus tour was the absolute BEST! He made sure both of my travel groups transportation was flawless. He made booking and communication very easy as well. Our drivers were safe drivers and we would ABSOLUTELY book again!!!”

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San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Shuttle - Meet Your Driver at SJO: Name Sign Pickup After Customs
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San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Shuttle

7.San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Shuttle

Private, air-conditioned SJO to Manuel Antonio shuttle with a meet-at-the-gate sign, fruit market stop, and wildlife photo breaks.

★ 5.0

“Edgar was very informative and explaining things very nicely. Not only did we get to our destination, we also had a cultural and educational tour right in the van. The mid-stop point was nice for the family with kids.”

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