Alajuela Property

Alajuela is the hometown of national hero and drummer boy Juan Santamaria who sacrificed his own life to save the country in the battle of Hacienda Santa Rosa in 1856. Every year in April, the city is bustling with festival activities on the Juan Santamaria day. Alajuela is the second largest city of Costa Rica in size and is located around 20 km northwest of San Jose, the capital. The city is close to attractions and the locals are a friendly and relaxed bunch. Also known as Villa Hermosa and La Lajuela, the city of Alajuela was once even the capital of Costa Rica for a short period.

The high standards of living in Costa Rica are reflected by its nickname the Switzerland of Central America. One can easy fall in love with the natural abundance and beauty of this region and investors have taken the next step and migrated to retire in style and peace. Real estate is available in many forms and facets and new developments are forever being built. Alajuela is a little bit more laidback than the capital of San Jose and is home to many exchange students.

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