About: There are hiking trails, views of the valley, a river, a pond, ranchos with grills, picnic areas, bathrooms, yoga and meditation spaces, and cabins for overnight stays. It is all very well-maintained. It is pet-friendly. Food and drinks are sold here. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting location: 29…
Category: Downtown Heredia Hikes
Cerro Dantas
About: There is about 10 kilometers of hiking trails, divided into a shorter loop and a longer loop that reaches a waterfall with a natural pool. The trails can get very muddy, especially during the rainy season. There are bathrooms and food for sale. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting…
Braulio Carrillo National Park
About: This is about the main sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park, also called the Quebrada Gonzalez Sector. The other sector is the Barva Volcano Sector. The main sector has 3 trails, with a total of about 7.5 kilometers. There is a viewpoint of the Rio Sucio along one of the trails. Province: Heredia Starting…
Bosque de la Hoja
About: This is a large green space with hiking and biking trails, open grassy area for sports, ranchos with grills, a playground, and bathrooms. There are great views of the valley. It is great for a relaxing day out in nature with the family. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting…
Bosque Caricias
About: This is a great place to go hiking near the city with several trails and views of the central valley. There is a camping area as well as cabins for overnight stays. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting location: 34 minutes Time needed for activity: 3+ hours Kid friendly:…
Barva Volcano National Park
About: This volcano is part of Braulio Carrillo National Park, which has two sectors available to the public, the Barva Volcano Sector and the Quebrada Gonzalez Sector. This sector has 4 hiking trails totaling about 10 kilometers which visit the volcano crater as well as a lagoon and a viewpoint. There is drinking water, bathrooms,…