Getting to Alegría

If you live in Costa Rica, or are flying into Juan Santamaría International Airport, the easiest and fastest way to get to Alegría is by car/cab/Uber. It takes about 45 minutes from the airport and the roads are smooth the whole way. No need for a four-wheel-drive!

Where to Stay

If you are interested in living at Alegría, we recommend staying in the area for at least 2 days/1 night to get a feel for the project, our neighboring ecovillage communities, San Mateo, our school, and of course the incredible Río Machuca. There are a few bed & breakfasts right down the road we suggest, or you can rent a room/house from one of our neighbors in La Ecovilla or Tacotal

We have compiled a list of nearby rentals, so please send us a note when you start to plan your visit and we can help you find accommodation.

What to do in the area

In addition to your tour of Alegría Village, we recommend driving into the towns of San Mateo & Orotina to get a feel for our surrounding area. On Thursday evenings there is a happening farmers’ market in downtown San Mateo that many of our neighbors go to - great food and lots of fresh locally-grown produce! We also encourage you to schedule a tour with the beautiful community school our children attend: Casa Sula.

Spend a relaxing afternoon hiking through the hillside, and end at our crystal clear Río Machuca for a dip, then head back to your bed&breakfast for a stunning view of the sunset.

We are happy to help with more custom recommendations when we coordinate your visit!