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An Insight into La Garita

"From La Colina"

The plant capital of Costa Rica is located 8 miles west of Alajuela. La Garita is world renowned for its nurseries. La Garita is about a 10km stretch of road with many nuseries/viveros all along it and a few restaurants (typical food) along the way. We like the La Casa - towards the end of the viveros - they have an excellent parillada grill.

Highly recommended is a visit to Zoo Ave - Zoo Ave - Right here is Alajuela and great for a left over ½ day at the beginning or ending of your visit to Costa Rica. Come see a Quetzal & a croc. Step down San Diego, don't bother Munich, fergetabout it London - your famous Zoos have nothing on the tiny gem of a Zoo right here near Alajuela. A beautiful natural environment, lots of room and all the animals are rehabilitated or saved from something or are breeding to reintroduce in the wild. More animals than you'll see everywhere else in Costa Rica. Not a bird zoo despite the name - The Nature Restoration Foundation's work can generally divided into three broad areas - rescue and rehabilitation, captive breeding and release and reintroduction of many Costa Rican animals.

Don't take our word for it, come see this little gem - it will give you a new perspective on what a Zoo can be.

If you'd like to visit La Garita email us at: InsightCostaRica for information or ideas?