About: This is a great pit stop while passing through. It is a little hike to see 2 waterfalls. One is a short easy trail, and the other is a bit longer and steeper, as well as muddier, especially in the rainy season. The second waterfall has access at the base as well as the…
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Downtown Heredia Viewpoints
Options for viewpoints in Downtown Heredia:
Zurqui Tunnel
About: This is a famous landmark in Costa Rica and is seen when driving East on Route 32 from the city to Limon Province. It is a tunnel of about 600 meters through the mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park. It is the only tunnel in the country. There is a place to pull off…
Bosque Chorreras
About: This a famous street in Heredia known for the tall trees surrounding both sides of the narrow road, providing a picturesque scene as you drive through. You can park along the road and walk to enjoy the scenery as well as take pictures. It is a great spot to have a picnic in the…
Downtown Heredia Shopping
Options for shopping in Downtown Heredia:
Paseo de las Flores
About: This is one of the two major malls in Downtown Heredia, and this is the older mall. The other mall is Oxigeno, as is newer and more modern, though this mall still has everything you need including a wide array of stores, gastronomy, a movie theater, a trampoline park and more. Province: Heredia Starting…
Oxigeno
About: This is the newest major mall in the greater metropolitan area. It is self-described as a human playground incorporating kids’ play structures as well as an outdoor running track and plenty of outdoor green space. There are plenty of sit-down restaurants as well as quick grab-and-go food options. There are countless retailers ensuring you…
Downtown Heredia Rafting
Options for rafting in Downtown Heredia:
Selva Adventures Rafting
About: This company offers several variations rafting tours including Class III and IV rapids on the Sarapiqui River. They have half-day and full-day options. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 56 minutes Time needed for activity: 4+ hours Kid friendly: 5+ Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear…
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center
About: This company offers a wide variety of rafting tours, including Class I/II, II/III, and III/IV, with half-day and full-day options. Lunch is included in all of their tours. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 50 minutes Time needed for activity: 2+ hours Kid friendly: 5+ Wheelchair…