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Heredia (Spanish pronunciation:) is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and by virtue of being the city of the first canton, it is the Province Capital of Heredia province as well.
Heredia is the capital of the Heredia province. The lush province of Heredia Costa Rica is in the hills north of the Central Valley. It is known as the City of the Flowers due to the beautiful flora and fauna surrounding the city. Heredia is an elegant and charming city that has maintained its colonial essence and style.
Nicknamed the “City of Flowers," Heredia is said to be the safest city in Costa Rica. Though surrounded by incredible beauty – soaring mountains, verdant rainforest, a towering volcano, rushing rivers and expansive coffee fields – Heredia is not named for its colorful flora, but rather for the Flores family, who were important to the town ...
With a territory of 2.656 km2 and a population of 75,000 inhabitants, Heredia is Costa Rica’s smallest province. Founded in 1706, it is a town appreciated for its colonial heritage and traditional architecture.
Located in central Costa Rica amidst vast coffee plantations and lush greenery, Heredia is the ideal place to visit for a family holiday. Heredia. Things to do. View Activities. Colonial Architecture. A relaxed and laidback place, the main attraction of Heredia is its superb colonial architecture that can be seen all over town.
Just a short drive from Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose is the smaller city of Heredia. This historic town has middle- and upper-class neighborhoods, universities, parks, and a downtown with a real local feel.
Just northwest of the capital city of San Jose and nestled in the foothills of the Barva Volcano is Heredia, a province rich in vegetation and coffee plantations. The area borders the provinces of Limon, Alajuela and the country of Nicaragua to the north.
