Holiday Destination: Grecia

Grecia is the capital city of the canton of Grecia in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito that includes the city. The city lies at an elevation of 999 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Cordillera Central on the eastern edge of the Central Valley. This area is a great place to explore with its green and unspoiled environment. Nevertheless, do be careful and remember to use a map, as one can easily get lost with the roads being quite narrow. They are not marked out well enough as well. This town is an important tourist destination mainly due to its unique metal church, which is a deep dark red color. The Cathedral de la Mercedes is a gothic style church made from metal pieces that were imported from Belgium in the 1890’s. This church is as beautiful from the inside as it is impressive from the outside.

Climate

Summer 25 °C (77 °F), Winter 12 °C (48 °F)

Tourist Season

Winter season is the best for visiting Grecia.

Accommodation

Hotels.

General Information Of Grecia

• Land Area: 100 sq mi (6.86 km2)
• Population: 15 Thousand.
• Capital City: Alajuela.
• Language: Spanish and English.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Grecia

Ecocentro Danaus

A nature paradise with guided tourist paths by a tropical forest around an water source, located in La Fortuna where it's possible to observe a variety of plants, more than 150 species of birds, lazy of two and three fingers, guatusas, bats, caymans, iguanas, basilisks, snakes, frogs and butterflies. The Ecocentro Danaus is the headquarters of the Asociación Conservacionista OJOCHE and as a group both organizations develop activities of environmental education especially for children and they include a tree nursery of native species in danger of extinction as ojoche, Yellow almond Tree, bark, among others.

Aventuras Naturales

In the Atlantic region of Costa Rica there is a protected zone of incomparable beauty that begins near the town of Siquirres and covers approximately 25,000 acres as it descends down the Talamanca Mountain Range. This is the area known as Pacuare, which constitutes one of the most important protected areas in the region. High annual rainfall, along with its proximity to the lowlands combine to nature the complex life systems whose abundance make for extraordinary scenic beauty. This area is still inhabited by the Cabecar Indians, you can hike the same paths that this indigenous tribe still uses.

Establo San Rafael Equestrian Center

Establo San Rafael Equestrian Center is the ideal destination. Located away from any tourist areas, we are surrounded by cane fields and cattle farms in the tropical mountains of Puriscal. We welcome all levels of riders, individuals, couples, and families. Our horses have many different horsenalities to suit your personal preference. Let us customize your Equestrian vacation to suit your specific needs and expectations. Our farm is approximately one hour from San Jose. We provide airport pick up for our clients.

La Paz Waterfall

La Paz is a waterfall in central Costa Rica. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata de La Paz. It is 31 km north of Alajuela, between Vara Blanca and Cinchona. The waterfall is located immediately alongside the road from Alajuela that leads to the northern plains of Costa Rica. The River La Paz forms the waterfall after traversing 8 km of volcanic terrain, and then continues through the rainforest of the eastern side of Poás Volcano. A short path leads behind the waterfall, where a small shrine had been located. Upstream from the waterfall is La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a hotel and park, where visitors can observe many different species of local wildlife.

Tapantí National Park

Tapantí National Park, sometimes called Orosí National Park, is a National Park in the Pacific La Amistad Conservation Area of Costa Rica located on the edge of the Talamanca Range, near Cartago. It protects forests to the north of Chirripó National Park, and also contains part of the Orosí River. Three new species of Lepanthes orchids were discovered in the park in 2009 and is so far their only known habitat. All three species, L. graciosa, L. machogaffensis, and L. pelvis, are miniature orchids and neither is longer than 5 mm. They were discovered by a team from the Lankester Botanical Garden and the University of Costa Rica.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

San Pedro de Poás Bus Station

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Terminal de Lumaca

Avenue 10
San Jose 10000, Costa Rica

Bus Station

Calle 20
San Jose, Costa Rica

Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport: For International flights.

Tobias Bolanos International Airport: For International flights.

Railway Stations

Estación de Ciruelas

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Estación de Belén

239 street
Alajuela, Costa Rica