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Heredia City Tour and Coffee Britt Plantation Visit by Train from San Jose
6 h
By train
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About this activity
Say hi to Heredia! On this San Jose tour, you’re heading out of the city and to the town of Heredia, one of Costa Rica’s most historical cities. You’ll hop aboard the Atlantic Railroad and ride to this lovely colonial town that dates back to 1705. How lovely is it? Well, it’s been nicknamed the “City of Flowers” for its many beautiful gardens and surrounding lush countryside.
You’ll spot colonial architecture and get a feel for the laid back vibe that makes this place so charming. As you explore, you’ll spot sites like the historic La Immaculate Concepcion, a majestic church with bells imported all the way from Cusco, Peru. The stained glass paintings inside are some of the oldest in the country.
You’ll also see Heredia’s Parque Central, surrounded by shops and restaurants, and featuring a music temple, as well as El Fortin, a wonderful colonial tower from an old Spanish fort. The park is home to La Casa de la Cultura as well, which holds historical and art exhibitions on a regular basis.
Wander over to the central market, where you can discover the secrets behind local handicrafts. You’ll also learn about the history of Heredia Province and get a taste for daily life.
Afterwards, it’s time to taste that brew! You’ll discover the secrets of Costa Rican coffee on a tour that explains the roasting process, followed by a professional tasting or “cupping” session.
And what better way to cap off a caffeine-fueled afternoon than by learning how to prepare the very best coffee-based beverages? Try your hand at making a classic espresso or frothy cappuccino, so you can impress your friends and family back home with your mad barista skills.
You’ll then head back into the city of San Jose, free to spend your evening exploring more local life.
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You’ll spot colonial architecture and get a feel for the laid back vibe that makes this place so charming. As you explore, you’ll spot sites like the historic La Immaculate Concepcion, a majestic church with bells imported all the way from Cusco, Peru. The stained glass paintings inside are some of the oldest in the country.
You’ll also see Heredia’s Parque Central, surrounded by shops and restaurants, and featuring a music temple, as well as El Fortin, a wonderful colonial tower from an old Spanish fort. The park is home to La Casa de la Cultura as well, which holds historical and art exhibitions on a regular basis.
Wander over to the central market, where you can discover the secrets behind local handicrafts. You’ll also learn about the history of Heredia Province and get a taste for daily life.
Afterwards, it’s time to taste that brew! You’ll discover the secrets of Costa Rican coffee on a tour that explains the roasting process, followed by a professional tasting or “cupping” session.
And what better way to cap off a caffeine-fueled afternoon than by learning how to prepare the very best coffee-based beverages? Try your hand at making a classic espresso or frothy cappuccino, so you can impress your friends and family back home with your mad barista skills.
You’ll then head back into the city of San Jose, free to spend your evening exploring more local life.
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Train fare
- Lunch and coffee sampling
Not included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Food and beverages other than specified above
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear hiking shoes and bring a sweater, hat, and bottle of water.
- Maximum 12 people per tour
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
85%
Original
25%
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We had an amazing day! Started off with train ride to Heredia. Gladys our tour guide was wonderful. She was so full of knowledge about the entire area. The coffee tour was quite entertaining......actually a show. The lunch was good...typical food. If you take this tour you will not be sorry...ask for Gladys to be your tour guide.
Wonderful adventure... Started off with the train to Heredia city. We toured the market and a few other local landmarks. We then boarded a short bus ride to a few blocks from the coffee tour. The coffee tour itself was also quite enteraining and infomative. The lunch after the tour was terrific. Our guide, Gladys, was outstanding! Her knowledge of the history of Costa Rica as well as the city of Heredia was exemplary!
We LOVED this tour and our tour guides were the best. They were enthusiastic, well-informed and obviously loved telling us about Costa Rica. The train ride to Heredia was really nice we are train fans and the walk through the Heredia farmer's market, the agua dulce in the small Soda and our bus ride to the short walk to Britt Coffee all added to our Costa Rican experience. Lunch at Britt Coffee was included and was delicious. There is some walking involved on this tour, but nothing strenuous.