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Alajuela in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Alajuela? Volcanoes and coffee. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Poás Volcano
  2. 2La Paz Falls
  3. 3Coffee
  4. 4Sunset

Morning: the volcano

The steaming crater of Poás.

Midday: the waterfalls

The La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

Afternoon: the coffee

A coffee estate tour and tasting.

Alajuela in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Alajuela in one day?
Yes — Poás, the La Paz falls and a coffee tour fill a day.
What is the best one-day Alajuela tour?
A combined Poás Volcano, La Paz falls and coffee tour.
Is one day enough in Alajuela?
One day covers the highlands; add days for Arenal and adventure.