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
- 1 Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las mercedes. 8AM–12PM and 2PM–5PM - Monday-Friday. Grecia is noted for its unique church, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, that is made entirely of pre-fabricated steel plates painted red.
Do
- 1 Parque Recreativo los Chorros (Located in the Grecia district of Tacares. From the center of Tacares follow the north road to San Pedro de Poás for 1.5 km.), ☏ +506 2444 5958. 8AM-4PM. This is a private 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.
- 2 Reserva Forestal Bosque del Niño. 8AM-4PM. This is the highest point in Grecia at 2500 meters above sea level. Perfect for hikes, sightseeing and camping.
Buy
Eat
- 1 Taqueria Las Piras. Cheap and good Costa Rican junk food at its best. must try, located on the right side of the cental park.
Drink
Sleep
- Mangifera Hostel.
- Hotel Mango Valley
- 1 Mangifera Hostel, ☏ +506-8838-1195 (whatsapp).
- 2 Hotel Mango Valley. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. $63 for twin room.