Originally named Villa Hermosa, Alajuela was founded in 1782 and is the capital of Alajuela province. Costa Rica's second largest urban area, the city and immediate suburbs have a population of about 172,000.

Built on a gently sloping hill, the elevation of the city ranges from 920m/3,018ft to 970m/3,812ft. While 18th C architecture has not
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