Heredia

如何抵達

In the middle of the Central Valley, Heredia is easily accessible by road and train.

By bus From San José, there are four bus lines that stop in Heredia:

Amarillas: Goes from San Jose, through the Interamerican Highway directly to Heredia. La 400: Goes from Uruca to Heredia, useful mostly for workers. Tibas: Visits Tibas and Santo Domingo, nice route to get a quick glimpse of small San José towns. Tuasa: Goes to Alajuela through Heredia, but not all of the rides. Ask the driver.

By car From the airport instead of following the Interamerican Highway to San José, take a left turn on the first junction and follow the Heredia signs, this route goes through San Joaquín de Flores and directly to downtown Heredia. From Alajuela is a similar route, or you can take the internal route through Santa Barbara and Barva. From San José, take the Interamerican Highway and near the first roundabout or Juan Pablo II bridge, stay to the right without taking the bridge, follow the road, cross the Virilla bridge, keep your right and you will be in Heredia. Taxi: use an official taxi service, the orange ones (Airport-only shuttles) or the red ones with a yellow triangle. Never take an unofficial taxi, there are many crime reports about those. There is an informal service of porteadores with a blue circle, those aren't safe either, and can't pickup users in the streets legally, only from door to door.

By train 1 Heredia Train Station. Take the train at the Estación Al Atlántico in downtown San José. Service is only available at commuting hours and the train gets very packed. The train also goes to/from Alajuela a few times a day, but the train station is some two kilometers from the airport. (updated Jul 2018) 2 "San Francisco" train station. This station with the delightful name of Saint Francis is served only by those trains that go on towards Alajuela or come from there. (updated Jul 2018) 3 San Joaquin train station. Served by trains going to/from Alajuela and on to/from San

當地交通

You can easily walk most places in Heredia, or take a cab ride which will cost less than ₡1,000. In the middle of Heredia downtown there is the central park.

必看景點

Downtown Heredia

1 Parque Central. The town's central square is adorable and charming, and contains most of the city's landmarks. Many shops and restaurants line this square, which is popular with college students and romantics. 2 Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción. Built in 1797, is the focal point. 3 El Fortín. The symbol of Heredia, though it is closed to the public. It was built in 1876 by the then president Tomas Guardia as a defense fort. In 1974 this monument was declared a National Symbol and property of the Heredia town. 4 Oficina de Correos. The old post office, still in use, give a glimpse of how the city looked back in its heyday. 5 Palacio Municipal. City council building. 6 Escuela República Argentina. Old primary school. 7 Casa de la Cultura. This historic house, once home of Costa Rican president Alfredo Gonzáles Flores, offers periodic rotations of art and music. 8 Facade of old building. The free-standing facade of a demolished building stands in front of what is apparently a parking lot. 9 Liceo de Heredia. Heredia's first high school. Occupies most of a whole block, beautiful architecture. 10 Iglesia del Carmen. Beautiful Catholic church, across the street is a renovated park.

Barva

11 Historic city center. Around the main square and surrounding the local church, most of the houses and buildings replicate the building techniques used in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The main square displays many sculptures and hold several artistic events through the year. 12 Museo de Cultura Popular. A museum managed by the National Autonomous University (UNA), created to preserve and share the old customs of the late 19th century and early 20th century. The main attractions is the away residence of president Alfredo González Flores.

Sarapiquí

13 La Paz Waterfall. A majestic waterfall on the route from Heredia to Sarapiquí through Barva, public access with no fare required but the parking space around the waterfall might b

體驗活動

Intercultura Language Center, Heredia and Sámara Beach, ☏ +506-2656-0127. M-F 7AM-7PM. Intercultura offers immersion Spanish programs with daily cultural activities such as Latin dance, cooking, films, yoga, and arts. Homestay or hotel stays are available, and volunteer programs are offered. Two beautiful campuses, one on the beach, one in the colonial city of Heredia, close to San José. Class size 1-6 students, All teachers have university degrees and teaching credentials. US university credit available. from US$199 per week. Centro Panamericano de Idiomas. Language institution with locations in Heredia, Monteverde and Flamingo Beach. The Flamingo location offers a chance to obtain an Open Water Diver Certification.

Golf 1 Cariari Country Club, Cuidad Cariari (Between the airport and San Jose and next to Real Cariari mall.).

Outside recreation

2 Monte de la Cruz, San Rafael, ☏ +506 2267 6401. 08:00-16:00. Managed by the local government of San Rafael canton, it is a public recreation park in the heights of San Rafael, a very accessible fee is required for entrance. Beautiful views of the Central Valley, a giant cross monument (Used to be lit decades ago at night), easy hiking trails, picnic and games, soccer and basketball pitches, big parking area. Entrance ₡750-₡2500, Parking ₡1000-₡2500 Picnic areas ₡3500-₡50,000. 3 Bosque de la Hoja (Las Chorreras), San Rafael (in the heights of San Rafael), ☏ +506 2267 7200. A very simple recreation park maintained by the Heredia local government and ESPH utility company for the purpose of protecting the nearby forests that produce most of the water for the region. Big empty areas with grass and a couple of hiking trails. ₡400-₡800, parking ₡2000. 4 Sendero Tururu (Tururo), Barva (From the central plaza facing the church. If you face the church you will see one street running directly in front of the church. Walk to the left of the church and follow the first road to the left after the one that runs in front of t

購物

Shopping malls 1 Paseo de las Flores. Standard mall with food court and cinemas. Probably the most visited in Heredia. 2 Plaza Heredia. The first shopping center in Heredia, but little by little most of their retail spaces have been rented by offices of the National University. A few restaurants are available. 3 Real Cariari. Shopping mall, popular with office workers. 4 Plaza Rubí. Small U-loop strip mall with a few restaurants and banks. 5 Oxígeno Human Playground. Newest shopping centre in the area, opened in 2018

Markets 6 Feria del Agricultor (Farmer's Market), Avenida 14. Each Saturday morning at the south end of the city, The street is closed for car traffic. 7 Mercado Central, Avenida 6 and 8, and Calle 2 and 4.. City-owned market, with butcheries, grain stores, fish market and a couple of "sodas" (small restaura