Activities

Here is a comprehensive list of things to do in Alajuela Costa Rica – just a short drive from the Juan Santamaria International airport vicinity if find yourself in the area with a little extra time and looking for stuff to do.

The city of Alajuela, home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, covers the western side of the Central Valley. Many know the central valley as home to Costa Rica’s Capital, San Jose. But there are distinct areas that connect with San Jose, but have a character of their own.Alajuela is likely the first and last The post Visiting Alajuela Costa Rica? Top 5 Historic Things to See appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring one of the best hikes near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program. The gardens include five waterfalls, safe hiking The post La Paz Waterfall Gardens appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Located along the fertile slopes of the Póas Valley, Doka Estate has been growing and roasting award-winning coffee for more than 100 years. The farm uses the same century-old water mill imported from England to power their processing plant – a rustic building recently designated a historical and architectural heritage site by the Costa The post Doka Estate – Coffee Tour appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Poas Volcano National Park is a powerful symbol of the geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica. When the mist and clouds part you’ll see the sulfuric, bubbling green, rain-fed lake at the bottom, surrounded by smoke and steam rising from fumaroles.  Water from the lake is constantly seeping through cracks in the hot rock, evaporating The post Poas Volcano National Park – What to Know appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is located a short 10 minutes from Hotel Villa San Ignacio. If you are just starting out a family vacation and spending two nights to shake off some jet lag, we recommend a visit to Rescate Wildlife to view an abundance of Costa Rica’s treasured wildlife. As well, if you have The post Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

If you have an interest in botany, the entire lot of herbs, shrubs, trees, fruits and roots, at The Green Ark you will find a magical place that will surprise even the most professional enthusiast of this fascinating world. Located in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, this 8-hectare garden has the largest collection in The post The Green Ark – Ethno Botanical Garden appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

PANDORA’S CANINE MENU Hotel Villa San Ignacio welcomes dogs.  Our latest amenity for our pet-guests is a menu specifically for dogs.  The three-item menu is designed for traveling dogs’ needs with easy to digest, tasty items portioned for a 10 kg dog.  Both the hotel and restaurant are pet friendly and follow protocols and guidelines The post A DOGS FAVORITE: Pandora is the Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant in Alajuela appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Costa Rica observes Central Standard Time all year, with no Day Light Savings time changes.  Only 10 degrees north of the equator,  Costa Rica has 12 hours of sunshine and 12 hours of night time.  Sunrise starts at approximately 5:30 AM and the sun sets between 6 and 6:30 P.M. Useful to know when The post Costa Rica Travel Tips and Time Zones appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Learning how to play chess It is a happy talent to know how to play.  —Ralph Waldo Emerson Since there really are no specific talents required to engage in play, what Emerson might be saying is that we should remember to play more often.  Taking a vacation is The post Vacation Play at Hotel Villa San Ignacio appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

GETTING AROUND COSTA RICA How to get around Costa Rica: There are ways to get around that suit a range of traveler’s style – traveling on a short trip without a tight budget, those who do not want to drive at all, and those who want the freedom and adventure driving themselves around Costa The post How To Get Around Costa Rica – 5 Questions to Ask Before Your Visit appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Before and After Villa San Ignacio and Pandora Restaurant have gone through quite a transformation since the days of Las Orquideas Inn with its Marilyn Monroe Bar. Designer Sara Urbina worked with the new management to restore the old coffee farmhouse back to the simple elegance of a distant era. The new look complements the natural beauty of the rolling country grounds. Conceived as an urban oasis – an opportunity to escape the city without traveling far – the new face of Villa San Ignacio and its lovely Pandora Restaurant evokes the traditional past while providing all the conveniences of the modern world. The pictures can tell the story better than mere words.

Our Hotel Pool Day Pass Stay in the city and feel like you are away on vacation. Passing the day at Hotel Villa San Ignacio, wooded green areas surround you while lounging poolside in the sun, dining at Pandora, or playing Badminton. The hotel has ample grounds for exploring as well as secure free parking. The post Alajuela Daycation – Our Hotel Pool Day Pass appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Happy Hour / Social Hour

Hotel Villa San Ignacio is a charming Costa Rica hotel equipped with a delightful restaurant providing the perfect opportunity to escape for a romantic overnight stay without traveling far from San Jose.  Guests have plenty of space to dine, swim, stroll or play. You can do as much or as little as you desire The post LIMITED TIME: Romantic Alajuela Hotel & Restaurant Package appeared first on Villa San Ignacio | Hotel near San Jose and Alajuela | Costa Rica.

Halloween or Dia de la Mascarada? In Costa Rica, as in many countries around the world, October 31 is a day for dress up. But that doesn’t just mean the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween. The traditional holiday that falls at the end of this month is Día de la Mascarada, or Day of the Masquerade.