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Just a few kilometers north of the capital San Jose lies the beautiful province of Heredia, known for its rich greenery, towering mountains and many rivers. Here you can visit the lovely Braulio Carrillo National Park and the famous Volcan Barva as well as the port town of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, a great destination for adventure seekers. A fantastic region for those who prefer spending time outdoors, this province is meant for the active soul.

Getting around Heredia is pretty straightforward especially if you are staying in the provincial capital of Heredia City. A peaceful elegant town, Heredia is a great residential alternative particularly if you want to avoid living in San Jose, which sits just 11 km away. Home to the Universidad Nacional or National University, this town has plenty of affordable hotels and B&B’s to stay at. While there is no central bus terminal in town, there are a number of bus stops all over the place which can take you wherever you need to go. If you are heading up north to Barva from Heredia, you can catch a bus near the Cruz Roja or Red Cross.

A tiny colonial town, Barva sits just 2.5 km from Heredia and is a nice place to stopover while visiting the Braulio Carrillo National Park. You will find the famous Café Britt Finca a kilometer outside town from where you can purchase some excellent Costa Rican coffee.

The Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo sits just a few miles from Barva. You can get here by bus from Heredia as well as directly from San Jose. There are two entrances to the park, one near the town of San Jose de la Montana which offers easy access to the Barva Volcano, or if you like head to the Quebrada Gonzalez Ranger Station from Highway 32.

If you wish to visit Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, you will need to get on to Highway 32 and then head west along Highway 4 past the towns of La Horquetos and Tigre. A major port in its heyday, before Puerto Limon was built, today Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui is an excellent spot for those interested in kayaking, white-water rafting and zip lining.

Heredia

Bajos de Chilamate
Barva
Belén
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Cariari
Colonia Virgen del Socorro
Heredia
Horquetas
La Selva Biological Station
La Virgen
Monte de la Cruz
Paso Llano
Puebla

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Rio Frio
Sacramento
San Antonio
San Isidro de Heredia
San Jose de la Montana
San Miguel
San Rafael de Heredia
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santo Domingo de Heredia
Sarapiquí
Varablanca

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Getting Around in Heredia, Costa Rica

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