La Garita, CR
Part of the Alajuela Central market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡7.3m
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡65,817
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡15,392
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela Central market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +₡7,697,809 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡5••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 50)
3 bedrooms (CRC 39)
2 bedrooms (CRC 27)
1 bedroom (CRC 20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Alajuela Central market averaged 923 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 48% over two years.
An average Alajuela Central listing earns CRC4.7M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC19.0M, while low-performing listings earn CRC1.5M.
Average occupancy in Alajuela Central is 18%, producing RevPAR of CRC10K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Alajuela Central, at CRC14.4M.
Rules vary across Alajuela Central. Alajuela: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, general tourism registration optional. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. San José: Lenient. Tourism declaration (ICT) recommended but rarely enforced. Municipal business permit nominal. Light enforcement, widespread informal operations. Heredia: Lenient. Basic business license suggested, no STR-specific rules. Virtually no enforcement, market operates informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela Central Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Parking (99%), Internet (98%), Kitchen (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+78%), Hot Tub (+43%), TV (+40%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela Central is CRC71K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Alajuela Central book an average of 31 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 63% higher than weekday occupancy.