Is one of the most extense provinces of Costa Rica, is known as "The Land of Mangoes". Its, territory spreads to the north, reaching the boundary with Nicaragua. Alajuela was founded in 1782 and gave birth to such famous historical characters like Juan Santamari�a, the national hero that burned down the "Meson de Rivas" in 1856.
This province has an enviable natural richness. Its uneven topography includes the rainforest and exuberant plains to the north. Visitors have a choice of the two most impressive, active volcanoes of the country: Arenal volcano, in the City of San Carlos and the Poas Volcano, at the Central Volcanic Mountain Range.
Poas volcano is one of the most splendid volcanoes in Costa Rica, for its beautiful landscape. Around it you may appreciate different habitats, from the cloud forest to areas of scarce vegetation, where species have become adapted to emissions of gas and the climatic factor characteristic of a volcano.
The Arenal volcano, on the other hand, with its beautiful conic silhouette, is one of the most active in the world. Its charm is enhanced at night, when the color of its eruptions and lava rivers can be fully appreciated. Many of the hotels offer a panoramic view of the volcano and its evening show.
During the last decades, Alajuela has become an obliged journey for those who love Costa Rica's natural richness.
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