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Home/Destinations/Alajuela/Alajuela nature & wildlife
Nature & wildlife · Alajuela itinerary

Alajuela Nature & Wildlife: The Best Itinerary

Alajuela teems with life and landscapes. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Poás
  2. 2Sloths
  3. 3Río Celeste
  4. 4Falls

The volcano

Poás and the La Paz falls.

The sloths

A wildlife sanctuary visit.

The rivers

The turquoise Río Celeste.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Alajuela — prices per person.

Alajuela nature & wildlife — FAQ

Is Alajuela good for wildlife?
Yes — sloths, monkeys, birds and volcanoes are all near.
Can you see sloths?
Yes — sanctuaries and rescue centres house rescued sloths.
What is the best nature tour?
Poás Volcano with the La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

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Tubing in Rio Celeste
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Tubing in Rio Celeste
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Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
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Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
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from$80/ person
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Tamarindo: Private Nature Tour with Swim and Sloth Sanctuary
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Tamarindo: Private Nature Tour with Swim and Sloth Sanctuary
5.0(24)·8–10 hours
from$290/ person
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White Water Rafting Half Day Naranjo River (Apr. 15th-Jan. 10th)
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Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano
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from$95$105/ person
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Early Morning Arenal Volcano Expedition with Wildlife Sightings
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Early Morning Arenal Volcano Expedition with Wildlife Sightings
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from$55/ person
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