About: This biological station is a major research center for local and international academics. They offer day visitors guided walks at 2 times daily. You can choose to participate in one or both of the walks for a half-day or full-day experience. They also offer night walks and early morning bird watching, as well as…
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Finca Vikingos
About: This farm offers 3 kilometers of hiking trails that lead to two viewpoints and with several points of interest including ruins, a farm, a lake, a butterfly garden, a well, a frisbee golf course, and countless notable trees. In addition, they have a restaurant, cabins for overnight stays, a rancho, and a gift shop….
Emerald Forest CR
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…
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,…
Downtown Heredia Food Tours
Options for food tours in Downtown Heredia:
Sibo Chocolate San Isidro
About: This tasting tour is given by master chocolatiers in a peaceful garden. You will get to try the cacao fruit, roasted cacao beans, indigenous and classic hot chocolate, freshly made bonbons, and tasting squares as you learn about the history of chocolate. You will also get cookies and coffee at the end. There is…