Alajuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alajuela, Costa Rica
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|||
| Nickname(s):
Ciudad de los Mangos (Spanish)
" City of Mangoes " |
|||
| Motto(s): | |||
 Alajuela
Location in Costa Rica
|
|||
| Country | Costa Rica | ||
| Province | Alajuela Province | ||
| Canton | Alajuela | ||
| Founded | 1782 | ||
| 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 is a vibrant city in Costa Rica. It is the second largest city in the country. Alajuela is also the capital of the Alajuela Province. People often call it the "City of Mangoes" because of its many mango trees.
This city is famous for being the birthplace of Juan Santamaría. He is a national hero of Costa Rica. Another important person born here is Carlos Luis Fallas, a well-known writer. The main international airport of Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría International Airport, is located just south of Alajuela's downtown area.
Images for kids
-
El Llano old hermitage
-
Juan Santamaría International Airport
-
Alajuela skatepark
-
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
See also
In Spanish: Alajuela (distrito) para niños
