TicoNET Real Estate

General Details

Area: 2,656 sq.km.

Capital: Heredia

Distance from San Jose: 10 kms

Climate: Moderate, average temperature 23 C

Altitude: 1,150 meters above sea level

Heredia is also very rich in colonial tradition. Situated on the Central Mountain Range and extending north towards the border with Nicaragua. Heredia is the heartland of Costa Rica's world famous coffee plantations.

Tourist Attractions: Braulio Carrillo National Park, Ojo de Agua, Monte de la Cruz, Barva Volcano National Park


Web Sites

Cafe Britt - http://www.cafebritt.com/ - Retail and wholesale coffee and related products. Producer offers history of cultivation, description of processing, and monthly harvest.


Travel and Tourism Web Sites

Apartotel Roma Suites - http://www.apart-hotelroma.com/ - A short distance from the International airport and downtown.

Apartotel Villas de Cariari - http://www.villasdecariari.com/ - Located 6 minutes away from the International airport, in front of the Cariari Country Club golf course.

Gavilan Sarapiqui River Lodge - http://www.gavilanlodge.com/ - Small hotel with restaurant and gardens. Gives rates and information on birding and other nearby attractions.

Gumbo Limbo Tropical - http://www.gumbolimbo.net/ - Offers fully equipped furnished apartments. Includes photos and rates.

Hotel Puerta del Sol - http://www.bbpuertadelsol.com/ - Offers 20 rooms with air conditioning, pool and parking area, including rooms for people with disabilities. Ciudad Cariari.

Hotel El Bambu - http://www.elbambu.com/ - Guide to rooms, guest services, local activities, rain forest tours, and reservations.

La Quinta Country Inn - http://laquintasarapiqui.com/ - Cabins, pool, nature trails and butterfly garden. Includes description of the facilities and on-site activities.

La Riviera Hotel - http://www.larivierahotel.com/ - Photos of rooms, listing of additional services offered, rates, and reservations.

Posada Andrea Cristina - http://www.andreacristina.com/ - Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí. Cabins and bungalows, with breakfast and dining room. They provide rates, information on area nature activities, and photos. [English/Spanish/German]

Rara Avis Reserve - http://www.rara-avis.com/ - In a large private rainforest reserve bordering Braulio Carrillo National Park. A rustic lodge with eight rooms set in the jungle, with private bath.