Alajuelita, Costa Rica

Alajuelita is a spectacular mountain town located in the San José province of Costa Rica. Located 25 minutes southwest of the capital city of San Jose, Alajuelita allows its residents to escape the congestion of San Jose and, within minutes, enjoy the fresh mountain breezes.

Alajuelita has its roots from the colonial period. Established in 1909, Alajuelita’s first inhabitants were coffee plantation owners and the farmers who worked them. Now, Alajuelita is enjoyed by many young Tico families who find Alajuelita’s affordable, middle class developments attractive.  Alajuelita also offers peace and tranquility to several retirees looking for an escape in the nearly perfect weather and mountain views. 

Alajuelita has a dry season (December to April) and a rainy season (May to November). During the dry season, the temperatures can reach 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at midday.  In the rainy season, most days have sunny mornings followed by a short duration of rainfall during the afternoons.  While most days follow this routine, there are a few days when the rain may fall throughout the day, keeping the landscape green and lush.  The sun rises at approximately 5:45 a.m. and sets at 5:45 p.m. consistently throughout the year.

Real Estate in Alajuelita

In lovely Alajuelita, one can find real estate ranging from old country houses in small mountain neighborhoods, on the one hand, to modern and private condominiums, on the other hand. Regardless of which home one chooses, one will likely enjoy gorgeous weather and have an exceptional view of San Jose, which, when the city lights up at night, can be absolutely mesmerizing.