Heredia

Heredia is a colonial city with a long history, located just outside the capital city of San José. It was originally a Spanish colonial city, and the Spaniards built the city in a very orderly and open fashion that can still be seen today. While in Heredia, the Spanish made their money...

Heredia is a colonial city with a long history, located just outside the capital city of San José. It was originally a Spanish colonial city, and the Spaniards built the city in a very orderly and open fashion that can still be seen today. While in Heredia, the Spanish made their money by exporting Costa Rica’s rich and delicious coffees, for which Costa Rica is still famous for today. Those at a Spanish school in Heredia can also find many fun nearby activities to partake in, like hiking, exploring mountain villages, kayaking, and more. There are also some nearby national parks to explore for the real outdoors enthusiast. Students interested in taking Spanish courses in Heredia can explore the city and surrounding villages by bus, foot, or by water. Real explorers may want to climb to the top of Monte de la Cruz in order to see birdseye views of the city, coffee plantations, and distant volcanoes. Also noteworthy, is that Heredia is home to one of Costa Rica's best coffee producing companies. Travelers can take a tour of the plantation and discover the “ins and outs” of coffee making. Needless to say, while in Heredia, students will never need to worry about not being able to find an amazing cup of coffee nearby.