Receiving Packages in Alegría
Costa Rica does not use formal street addresses like many other countries. Instead, addresses are descriptive and rely on nearby landmarks. Here’s how to receive mail and packages in Alegría:
1. Address Format for Receiving Packages
If you need to receive a package via a courier service such as DHL, Correos de Costa Rica, FedEx, or UPS, use the following format:
[Your Name]
Comunidad Alegría
Provincia de Alajuela, Orotina
300m norte de la entrada principal de Hacienda El Viejo
Costa Rica
Tel: [Your Contact Number]
For local deliveries, some courier services may ask for a WhatsApp number for contact before delivery.
2. Using Package Forwarding Services
If ordering from international websites that do not ship to Costa Rica directly, you can use package forwarding services such as:
- Aeropost – Provides a Miami address and ships packages to Costa Rica.
- Correo de Costa Rica’s Box Correos – Offers a similar service for international purchases.
- Jetbox – Another Miami-based shipping service.
Dual Orotina (click flag for instructions)
Location
Off Ruta Nacional Primeria 3. If you pass Los Reyes Gasolinera on your left, take the left immediately after. Dual is in the plaza just before a community gated entrance\
Set up an account, start shipping
Set up an account online or at the shop
You get a code to use as your address when making an online purchase or simply having something shipped - the code serves as your name
Pricing - paid at pick up
$7.75/lb most items; $8/lb items de salud (health)
included customs fees
Go there to set up an account with your ID.
Timing
takes around 2-3 weeks
CR Shipping Atenas (click flag for instructions)
Set up an account, start shipping
Go there to set up an account with your ID.
You get a code to use as your address when making an online purchase or simply having something shipped - the code serves as your name
Pricing /Timing (pay at pick up)
By Air - faster, pricier
$7/lb by air - takes 2-4 weeks normally, 3-4 weeks during holidays
includes customs fees
By boat - slower, cheaper for shipments ~20lbs +
$4/lb by boat - takes 4-6 weeks. $80/20 lb minimum.
It’s up to you to follow up if your purchase gets split into different packages to contact CR shipping and request that they be consolidated; otherwise they might charge you $80x however many tracking #s arrive. They don’t have a consolidation services for grouping separate purchases.
These services clear customs and deliver the package to a pickup location or your home.
3. Local Package Deliveries
- Some businesses, including food suppliers and farm product deliveries, offer direct delivery to Alegría.
- Organic Fruit and Veg Delivery service - Ileana - (on Wednesdays) 506-8520-0990
- Organic Fruit and Veg Delivery service - Alan
- Meat delivery is available every Friday through the Grass Fed Meat Delivery Service (WhatsApp group).
- Coconut Water Delivery is available on Monday throught the Alegria Coconut Water Delivery (WhatsApp group). Coconut shells should be set aside for mulch or biochar instead of composting.
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited January 5, 2026.Open in Notion