Colonial grid
Regular square blocks spread out from the Parque Central and cathedral, forming one of the clearest chequerboard patterns in the Central Valley.
Minimalist map poster · Costa Rica
Alajuela Map Poster & Print
10.0172° N / 84.2127° W
A Central Valley grid of regular blocks around a shaded park, with the international airport and volcanic slopes close by.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Alajuela in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Alajuela, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Alajuela at home
The map
About this Alajuela map poster
Alajuela sits in Costa Rica's Central Valley, a short distance north-west of San José. Its centre follows the Spanish colonial pattern: a regular grid of square blocks around the Parque Central and the cathedral. From above, that grid is unmistakable, and it gradually gives way to looser suburban streets and farmland as the city spreads toward the surrounding slopes.
The city is the birthplace of Juan Santamaría, the drummer boy honoured as a national hero for his part in the 1856 Battle of Rivas, and the country's main international airport, just south-west of town, carries his name. Alajuela is also called the city of mangoes, after the mango trees that shade its central park.
An Alajuela map poster shows a clear, orderly city: the chequered blocks of the centre, the main roads leading toward San José and the airport, and, in wider views, the long runway as a single bold stroke. To the north the land rises toward Poás Volcano, and the street pattern loosens as it climbs, so the map moves from valley floor to highland.
- Population
- 47,000
- Coordinates
- 10.0172° N / 84.2127° W
- Elevation
- 955 m
- Time zone
- Costa Rica
- Region
- Alajuela, Costa Rica
Airport runway
Juan Santamaría International Airport lies just outside the city, and in wider framings its long runway appears as a strong, straight line.
Rising north
Toward the north, streets thin out and bend as the ground climbs toward Poás, in contrast to the flat precision of the centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alajuela
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Alajuela
A map that means something
Many travellers begin and end their Costa Rica trip near Alajuela, and many families have their roots here. The map suits both: a clean record of a first arrival, a long stay or a hometown, drawn without distraction.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with an arrival date, and choose one of five styles. The $9 HD package includes six print sizes, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF, ready for any local print shop.
Order the Alajuela posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Alajuela map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alajuela poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Alajuela poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Alajuela poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Alajuela poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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