Grecia - district in Grecia canton, Alajuela province, Costa Rica

Grecia is a canton in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Understand

Get in

Buses run more or less every half an hour from San Jose for about $1.50.

Get around

See

• Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las mercedes, 10.07276°, -84.311217°. M-F 8AM–noon and 2–5PM. Grecia is noted for its unique church, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, that is made entirely of pre-fabricated steel plates painted red. 2022-02-27

Do

• Parque Recreativo los Chorros, 10.056223°, -84.280476°, +506 2444 5958. 8AM-4PM. This is a privately owned park with two beautiful waterfalls of about 144 feet high each. This place has no restaurant and the restrooms are rustic at its best. $5 2022-02-25

• Reserva Forestal Bosque del Niño, 10.141944°, -84.247323°. 8AM-4PM. This is the highest point in Grecia at 2500 m above sea level. Perfect for hikes, sightseeing and camping. 2022-02-24

Buy

Eat

• Taqueria Las Piras, 10.0721465°, -84.3117397°. Cheap and good Costa Rican junk food at its best. A must-try, on the right side of the cental park. 2022-02-28

Drink

Sleep

• Mangifera Hostel, 10.073352°, -84.311727°, +506 8838 1195 (whatsapp). $12/night/person 2022-02-27
• Hotel Mango Valley, 10.133839°, -84.274491°. $63 for twin room 2022-02-27

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