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While the most famous attraction of Alajuela has to be the Arenal Volcano and its national park, this province also offers tourists plenty of sightseeing, adventure travel opportunities and outdoor activities to enjoy. If you ever get tired of volcano watching, you can always play a great game of golf here. Set amidst some of the most stunning surroundings with the Arenal Volcano providing a dramatic backdrop, many resorts offer miniature golfing facilities as well.

There are a number of spas in Alajuela. Head up north to the Ciudad Quesada San Carlos area for thermal hot water springs and mud baths. You can also find a number of spas at La Fortuna de San Carlos, the getaway to the Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal. There are a number of hot springs in this part of Alajuela, with resorts and lodges built around them. Visit also the famous Tabacon Hot Springs, which provide some incredible views of the mighty Arenal Volcano.

Whitewater rafting in Alajuela is also a popular activity. Alajuela is home to a number of rivers that keep this region rich and fertile. Rated a Class II –IV river, the Rio Toro offers more than 45 rapids, all the while treating you to some wonderful vistas along the way. Go whitewater rafting, kayaking or canoeing and spot a number of wildlife species as you move down the river, from a variety of monkeys to different birds that live along the riverbanks. For windsurfing and freshwater fishing, you can also visit the wonderful Laguna de Arenal.

With many well maintained trails that highlight the park’s dramatic scenery, the Poas Volcano and its national park are a great place for a hiking adventure. Near the crater is a pretty dwarf cloud forest to explore, with some wonderful bird watching prospects. If you head northwest of the province, your first destination along the way is La Fortuna, a tiny town located at the base of the Arenal, which offers some truly superb views of the fiery volcano. At the Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, you can also observe the awesome power of the Arenal Volcano from the Arenal Observatory Lodge.

Another popular activity in the area is the canopy tours that are in the rainforest nearthe foot of the Arenal. A way to tour the forestation is via the Puentes Colgantes del Arenal or the Hanging Bridges of the Arenal Volcano. You can also go canopy touring in towns such as Ciudad Quesada and La Fortuna de San Carlos where a diverse variety of wildlife and a huge assortment of rare plants can be found. In Ciudad Quesada, Termales del Bosque resort offers a wonderful short canopy tour followed by a relaxing soak in the nearby hot springs. North of Alajuela is the Refugio Nacional Caño Negro, another excellent place for a wildlife tour.