Alajuela
Alajuela is the second largest city in Costa Rica. It is the capital of Alajuela Province. It is the birthplace of Juan Santamaría (the national hero of Costa Rica). It is also the birthplace of Carlos Luis Fallas. Juan Santamaría International Airport of Costa Rica is south of Alajuela's downtown.
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| Coordinates: 10°01′N 84°13′W / 10.017°N 84.217°WCoordinates: 10°01′N 84°13′W / 10.017°N 84.217°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela Province |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Founded | 1782 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Thompson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.88 km2 (3.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 42,975 |
| • Density | 4,839.5/km2 (12,534/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 20101-114 |
| Website | http://www.munialajuela.go.cr |
Alajuela Media
El Llano Old Hermitage, José Manuel Morera Cabezas
- AeropuertoJuanSantamaría.jpg
Skatepark Alajuela at night
Monument to Juan Santamaria, who was born in Alajuela, popular hero of the Filibuster War
Alajuela´s catholic Cathedral is located in front of Alajuela´s central park (Officially named Parque General Tomás Guardia)
Municipal Theatre of Alajuela
Alajuela´s Methodist Church
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