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Welcome to Heredia
The
city of Heredia, best known as "City of
the Flowers", was founded in 1706, pursuant
to an initiative of some 150 families dwelling
there.
In
Heredia you still find an important number of
coffee plantations, many of which have been
adapted to perform guided visits with tourists.
It can be delightful to enjoy the captivating
process of harvesting, drying and roasting of
the coffee beans.
Among
the natural wonders of the province of Heredia,
we find Barva volcano, a formidable colossus,
located at the west part of Braulio Carrillo
National Park, which rises 2.906 meters over
sea level. The vegetation surrounding this sleeping
giant is astonishing; an ideal place for bird
watching, especially for those who dream of
the magnificent quetzal.
On
the other hand, Braulio Carrillo National Park
represents the greatest natural richness near
the Central Valley. It is a tropical rainforest-
home to hundreds of plant and animal species.
The
dense vegetation of the park safeguards many
cascades and rivers, some of which are used
in sports adventures. Sarapiquí River is another
of the attractions of the province. This imposing
river travels through dense vegetation where
birds are abundant, and it has an ideal current
for those who enjoy the rapids with a moderate
degree of difficulty.
The
mountainous areas of Heredia, just before crossing
the Central Mountain Range, are characterized
by vast extensions of forest and fair climate.
Many people choose these green and fresh sites
to establish themselves far away from the city
crowds.
Nearby
attractions...
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Heredia
Church
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El
Fortín Monument
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INbio
Park
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The
Cafe Britt Coffee Tour
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La
Paz Waterfall
Gardens
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Poas
Volcano
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Rain
Forest
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Braulio
Carrillo National Park
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Barva
Volcano
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Sarchí
(Souvenirs / oxcart)
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Monte
de la Cruz
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Sarapiqui
River
(Rafting)
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Please
visit our Tour
page
to find more activities and tours.
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