Alajuela

Went to local store and got coffee!!! Very good, needed it badly. Got a few groceries but will have to find a larger one soon. Prices are fine, some more than home, some less. Very friendly staff at store, speak English thank goodness for the first day.

Took a taxi into Alajuela and went to downtown market. Very busy but lots to see, eat and buy. First time we just looked around although I did buy a hat to keep off the sun.

Occupying an entire city block and always packed with locals, this indoor central market offers everything from fresh produce and cheeses to butcher shops and shoe vendors.

Mercado Central

We brought the bus home and some friendly people helped us get the right bus and get off at the right stop. A not so nice person got $30 from my pocket. But a lesson learned, and not much loss.

Bus stop in front of Alajuela Cemetery

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Taxi for two cost c3300 (about $6US), bus cost c320 (about .80cents)

Alajuela lies in the Valle Central at an elevation of 3,141 feet (957 meters) above sea level