Heredia is the capital of the povince of Heredia, and is one the oldest towns in the country. The area surrounding the town is the heart of the coffee growing region of Costa Rica.

The heart and soul of the town centers around the old central plaza. Nearby the plaza lie a small but historic church, the remnants of an old fort/tower, and numerous shops and restaurants. The plaza is popular with locals and visitors alike as a place to meet or just hang out. On a regular basis various events and activities (weekly concerts) are held in the plaza.

If you want to get a real feel for Costa Rican life make sure you stop by the Mercado Central. This is where the locals go to buy locally grown produce. Other sites of interest in the area include coffee tours, the butterfly farm, the Marine Zoological Museum, and the Casa de la Cultura.

Additionally San Jose, just 20 minutes away, has an abundance of things to see and do.

Much of the information on our site as it relates to Costa Rica is:

Courtesy of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
© 2004 Christopher P. Baker. All Rights Reserved.

A2Z Languages highly recommends Christopher P. Baker's book: Moon Handbooks Costa Rica. Click on the image to visit his website where you can purchase this book or find out more about the author.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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