Brauilo Carrillo National Park
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Heredia, Costa Rica Northern Mountain
Sitting just a short distance from the Capitol San Jose, the lush and
gorgeous province of Heredia is one of the most beautiful provinces in Costa
Rica. Known for its verdant coffee plantation covered hills and volcanic
national parks; this mountainous region also has dense tropical forests,
stunning waterfalls and roaring rivers that make it the ideal destination,
for those who wish to enjoy nature at its very best. Offering a plethora of
activities both nature and adventure based, the province of Heredia is
definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in the region.
With its provincial capital sharing the same name, this province is located
just around 10 km north of San Jose City. Heredia is one of Costa Rica’s
larger cities and has a very elegant feel to it. Boasting nearly all the
amenities that San Jose has to offer, this city is a great place to use as a
base camp when touring Costa Rica. This is because you are away from all the
humdrum and traffic of the capital, yet close enough to enjoy the best of
what San Jose has to offer. With a more low-key and small city feel to it,
there are plenty of hotels and accommodations in Heredia to suit every
budget. Visitors here can stay anywhere from mountain resorts to modern
hostels in the heart of the city.
With several tourist attractions in Heredia, probably the most famous is the
Volcan Barva, inside the Braulio Carrillo National Park. One of the few
volcanoes that tourists can climb, the Volcan Barva has wonderful green
pastures at its base and majestic cloud forests near its summit. For those
who want to enjoy a more relaxing trip head north, where you can stay in
fire-warmed cottages near quaint restaurants that serve simple fare cooked
over coffee-wood fires. This is idyllic for those who wish to spend a quiet
vacation amidst nature.
The Braulio Carrillo and Tapantí National Parks sit in the north of Heredia
and are packed with a plethora of wildlife. Lush and thick due to constant
rainfall, these parks offer bird lovers a rare glimpse of the quetzal, one
of the most culturally significant birds in Central America. Among the other
animals that one can catch sight of are pumas and tapirs that tend to live
in more dense forestation. Other attractions in Heredia include the
Butterfly Farm, El Mundo de las Serpientes and Zoo Ave, which offer a less
dangerous view, but equally fantastic view of Costa Rica’s wildlife.
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