Title: Visit Alajuela Province: Best of Alajuela Province Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Alajuela Province Travel Guide

## Costa Rica

![Poás is one of Costa Rica´s most active volcanoes, and the rain-fed sulphuric pool emits smoke and steam. 

The weather here can change in an instant, so make sure to take photos quickly if you have a clear view of the crater. 10 minutes after I took this photo, clouds and fog covered the area and completely obstructed the view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101077/5e97066b-dac1-4d4f-8b0d-449894ad5f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Poás is one of Costa Rica´s most active volcanoes, and the rain-fed sulphuric pool emits smoke and steam. 

The weather here can change in an instant, so make sure to take photos quickly if you have a clear view of the crater. 10 minutes after I took this photo, clouds and fog covered the area and completely obstructed the view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101077/5e97066b-dac1-4d4f-8b0d-449894ad5f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Life on the rain forest floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047145/ad8b8f00-d7c3-4c9c-9ec4-ac1eb621308f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Downtown La Fortuna with El Arenal volcano looming in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398940/e4d17ea7-de12-4d3e-b50b-43331903d96b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A lovely waterfall near Arenal Volcano.  I skipped the volcano hike and rode a horse to this spot.  #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047145/ea7235b5-d3b1-44b2-9dcc-7267bd034afd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Alajuela Province

[La Fortuna

Known for Volcano, Hot springs and Nature

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Get away to tropical La Fortuna! Enjoy the volcanoes, hot springs and hiking. 

## Reasons to visit

- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- La Fortuna Waterfall

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[Peñas Blancas

Known for Relaxing, Hiking and Hot springs

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Come to romantic Peñas Blancas and enjoy its hiking, waterfalls and hot springs. 

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[Monterrey

Known for Dining, Volcano and Hot springs

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Romantic Monterrey is calling! Discover its volcanoes, hot springs, spas and more. 

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[Bijagua

Known for Nature, Bird watching and Hiking

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Get away to Bijagua! Enjoy the natural setting, hiking and ecotourism. 

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[Pital

Known for Nature and Natural parks

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Get away to Pital! Enjoy the natural setting and more. 

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[Florencia

Known for Bird watching, Gardens and Family-friendly

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Secluded Florencia is calling! Discover its spas, gardens, riverfront and more. 

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