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Alajuela is a great destination to tour as this province offers much to see and explore. Visit the Poas Volcano and the Arenal Volcano in their respective national parks. Great destinations with plenty of hiking, wildlife watching and trekking opportunities, the Arenal makes for a superb weekend getaway. Visit the Tabacon Hot Springs at La Fortuna to unwind and relax, while if you prefer a more active vacation, visit the Laguna de Arenal for some excellent fishing and windsurfing opportunities. There are some great canopy tours in this part of the province as well as excellent horseback riding trails, kayaking and whitewater rafting.

Travel agencies and tour companies are great options when touring Alajuela. With the help of a travel agency in Alajuela you can not only see all the sights in the province itself, but you can tour the entire country from here. Travel agencies let you plan out and customize your vacation, while taking care of all the details. More often than not, booking flights, making reservations and finding transport can be a big problem in a foreign country, but with the help of a travel agency you can just sit back and enjoy your trip, while the agency itself looks after everything. There are also plenty of tour companies in Alajuela if you wish to plan your trip from here. Tour companies are not only a reliable way of seeing a country, but they are also economical and cost effective as well.

If you are planning on living in Alajuela or renting a place here, it is wise to contact a property realtor. This is because they know the area well, and are able to get you a good deal on the property you are interested in buying. There are plenty of apartments, condos, homes, bungalows and villas here to rent and buy, as Costa Rica’s high standard of living continues to attract expatriates from all over the globe. Life here is more relaxed, and the people live a healthier lifestyle.

In Alajuela, there are a number of non-profit organizations which has volunteer programs. The Amigos de las Aves protects the endangered Great Green Macaw and the Scarlet Macaw species. The Albergue Heliconias is an ecotourism and forest conservation project that safeguards the forests around the Volcan Tenorio and provides the people of this area with alternative farming methods so that they do not deforest the area any further. And the Fundacion La Fuerza Unida or The United Force, which is a non-profit organization that raises money to buy street children school supplies, uniforms, books and shoes.