Heredia Getting there & around

Getting there & away

There is no central bus terminal, and buses leave from bus stops near Parque Central and market areas. Buses for Barva leave from near Cruz Roja (Red Cross; Calle Central btwn Avs 1 & 3). Buses to San José de la Montaña and Sacramento, with connections to Volcán Barva in Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo, leave from Avenida 8 between Calles 2 and 4. Ask around the market for information on other destinations.

Alajuela US$0.50, 20 minutes, depart from the corner of Avenida Central and Calle 9 every 15 minutes from 6am to 10pm.

Barva US$0.25, 20 minutes, depart from Calle Central between Avenidas 1 and 3 every 30 minutes from 5:15am to 11:30pm.

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí US$2, 3½ hours, depart from the corner of Avenida Central and Calle 9 at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm.

San José US$0.50, 20 minutes, depart from Avenida 4 between Calles Central and 1 every 20 to 30 minutes from 4:40am to 11pm.

Santa Bárbara US$0.25, 20 minutes, depart from Avenida 6 between Calles 6 and 8 every 10 to 30 minutes from 5:15am to 11:30pm.

Taxis are plentiful and can take you to San José (US$5) or the airport (US$8).