| Just 11km northeast of San José is the lively town of HEREDIA ,
boosted by the student population of the Universidad Nacional (UNA) at
the eastern end of town. The town centre is prettier than most, with a
few historical buildings, though a bit run-down. It's a natural jumping-off
point for excursions to the nearby historical hamlet of Barva and to the
town of San José de la Montaña, gateway to Volcán Barva . Many tourists
also come for the Café Britt Finca tour, hosted by the nation's largest
coffee exporter, about 3km north of the town centre.
The Town
Heredia's layout conforms to the usual grid system, centred on the quiet
Parque Central , draped with huge mango trees and overlooked by the
plain Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción , whose unexcitingly squat
design - "seismic...
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