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Overview
Discover the colonial treasures and culinary delights of Heredia on this train and coffee tour from San Jose. Ride the Old Atlantic Railroad to the historic town, nicknamed the ‘City of Flowers,’ to stroll among colonial architecture and visit a local market. Explore the famous Cafe Britt plantation and roastery where you’ll try some of the world’s best coffee!
- Coffee and sightseeing tour in Heredia from San Jose
- Ride a historic railway to the lovely, lush suburb
- Admire colonial architecture and visit a local market
- Indulge in a legendary Britt Coffee tour, a must-do experience in Costa Rica.
- Make specialty drinks like espresso and cappuccino
- Typical Costa Rican lunch included
- Small-group tour limited to 12 people
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Meet your guide for the day inside the Old Atlantic Rail train station, centrally located near San Jose’s National Park (Parque Nacional). Climb aboard a train car for the roughly 45-minute ride to the charming, historic suburb of Heredia. Learn about the colonial heritage of the town, which dates back to 1705 and boasts the nickname ‘City of Flowers’ thanks to its abundance of gardens and greenery.
When you arrive, set off by foot to explore Heredia’s highlights. See fine examples of colonial architecture, such as the El Fortin tower that survives from a historic Spanish fort and the La Immaculate Concepcion church, featuring imported Peruvian bells and some of the country's oldest stained-glass art. Stroll through the pleasant Central Park (Parque Central), a popular local gathering spot thanks to surrounding shops and restaurants and the La Casa de la Cultura exhibition space. Be a part of the daily bustle at the central market, a great place to explore local handicrafts.
Next, get a taste of Costa Rica's most famous export with a tour and tasting at a specialty cafe. Follow the journey of the ‘golden bean’ from planting and harvesting through roasting, and indulge in a professional coffee tasting session. You'll even have a chance to pick up some barista skills with a lesson in preparing espresso, cappuccino, and other coffee-based drinks. Cap off the caffeinated experience with an included lunch.
Catch the train back to San Jose, where the 6.5-hour tour concludes in the afternoon near San Jose’s Sabana Park.
When you arrive, set off by foot to explore Heredia’s highlights. See fine examples of colonial architecture, such as the El Fortin tower that survives from a historic Spanish fort and the La Immaculate Concepcion church, featuring imported Peruvian bells and some of the country's oldest stained-glass art. Stroll through the pleasant Central Park (Parque Central), a popular local gathering spot thanks to surrounding shops and restaurants and the La Casa de la Cultura exhibition space. Be a part of the daily bustle at the central market, a great place to explore local handicrafts.
Next, get a taste of Costa Rica's most famous export with a tour and tasting at a specialty cafe. Follow the journey of the ‘golden bean’ from planting and harvesting through roasting, and indulge in a professional coffee tasting session. You'll even have a chance to pick up some barista skills with a lesson in preparing espresso, cappuccino, and other coffee-based drinks. Cap off the caffeinated experience with an included lunch.
Catch the train back to San Jose, where the 6.5-hour tour concludes in the afternoon near San Jose’s Sabana Park.
Itinerary
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.
Traveler Tips
- "If you take this tour you will not be sorry, ask for Gladys to be your tour guide." See review
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