Heredia Province, Province in central Costa Rica.
The province extends from the Central Valley to the northern Caribbean lowlands, with elevations ranging from sea level to 2,906 meters at Barva Volcano.
The province was officially established in 1848, after Costa Rica declared independence from Spain and reorganized its territorial administration system.
The National University of Costa Rica, located in Heredia city, maintains research centers dedicated to preserving regional traditions and biodiversity studies.
The province connects to San Jose International Airport through National Route 3, providing direct access to both Caribbean and Pacific destinations.
The Sarapiqui River in northern Heredia contains multiple hydroelectric plants that generate substantial electrical power for Costa Rica.
Location: Costa Rica
Capital city: Heredia
Elevation above the sea: 259 m
Shares border with: Alajuela Province, Limón Province, San José Province
GPS coordinates: 10.41667,-84.00000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
Central Conservation Area
36.4 km
Poás Volcano National Park
35.7 km
Poás Volcano
35.1 km
Irazú Volcano
51.2 km
Turrialba
51.3 km
La Selva Biological Station
1.7 km
Barva Volcano
33.5 km
Braulio Carrillo National Park
28.7 km
Irazú Volcano National Park
51.3 km
Parque de Diversiones
52.7 km
Fortín de Heredia
48.2 km
La Paz Waterfall
29.8 km
Parque del Este
52.8 km
Platanar
42.2 km
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
53.7 km
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
53.7 km
Cerro Zurquí
39.8 km
San José Costa Rica Temple
52 km
Volcán Cacho Negro
25 km
Volcán Congo
30.8 km
Turrialba Volcano National Park
49.9 km
Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral, Alajuela
50.3 km
Iglesia de la Inmaculada
48.3 km
Las Mercedes
50.4 km
Bocaraca
52.8 km
Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica
52.2 km
Museo de Cultura Popular
46.2 km
Aguas Zarcas meteorite
43.9 kmReviews
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