Coming from San José, the most common route passes first through Santo Domingo de Heredia, although another popular route leads into downtown Heredia from San Joaquín de los Flores. The Universidad Nacional Autonoma (National Autonomous University) sits on the eastern edge of the city.

Getting There

By Car: The road to Heredia turns north off the Inter-American Highway (CR1) between San José and the airport.

By Bus: Buses ((tel) 2261-0506) leave for Heredia every 10 minutes between 5am and 11pm from Calle 1 between avenidas 7 and 9, or from Avenida 2 between calles 12 and 14. Bus fare is C550.

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