The capital of the province of Heredia is the unique and small town Heredia that is 10 km from San Jose in the foothills of the sleeping Volcan Brava.
One of the most historic sites in Costa Rica, Heredia was founded in 1705 and its nickname "City of Flowers" is due to the large number of beautiful gardens and the flora and fauna found here.
Located in the central part of Costa Rica between vast coffee plantations and a lush green, Heredia is the ideal place for family walks during the holidays.
Heredia is a great place to visit as it has a warm temperature throughout the year.
With its proximity to downtown San Jose, you can enjoy an excellent vacation away from the crowd that usually fill the big cities.
While at Heredia, you should visit the Museo de Cultura Popular, El Fortín,Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo and Bosque De La Hoja.