Travels to Alajuela
One of the great things about traveling in Costa Rica is its compact size, enabling visitors to explore varied terrains in relatively short amounts of time. Costa Rica is known for its diverse ecosystems, including cloud and rainforests, rich farmlands, cool mountains and hot lowlands. Today, I had the opportunity to experience all of these environments on my tour with Expediciones Tropicales. Dubbed the 4 in 1 tour, our journey began in the mountains above Alajuela, at Doka Estate coffee plantation, followed by Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, before descending into the Caribbean …
Location: Alajuela, Central Valley, Poas Volcano »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Coffee Tours, Volcanoes, Waterfalls »
I had always heard wonderful stories from other travelers about The Butterfly Farm, located on the outskirts of Alajuela. The words magical and serene were frequently used to describe their experiences in the enclosed butterfly garden, housing some 52 species of butterflies. Although I am slightly biased when it comes to Costa Rica’s wildlife (furry creatures with inquisitive personalities have always topped my list), I was eager to visit The Butterfly Farm and take part in one of their two-hour guided tours. I was hoping to get up close and personal with a morpho, the …
Location: Alajuela, Central Valley »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching »
I woke up early today, excited about my morning tour of Doka Estate, one of the oldest and largest working coffee plantations in the country. A longtime fan of their Tres Generaciones coffee, I was eager to learn more about the source of this caffeinated gold. Coffee has been an integral part of the Costa Rican economy and culture since the early 19th century when it was first planted in the rich volcanic soils of the Central Valley. Having grown up in a strict Maxwell House (with the occasional Folgers), I now appreciate the bold …
Location: Alajuela, Central Valley »
Activities: Coffee Tours »
