Fortín de Heredia
Landmark · San José & Central Valley
A stubby 1870s stone-and-brick tower with gun slits, now the symbol of Heredia, standing next to the town's main square and colonial church.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 15 min
- Best time
- any time
- Kids
- 7 / 10
- View
- 3 / 10
- Crowds
- 4 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.999245, -84.117084 — Google Maps
Tip
The tower itself is closed — enjoy it from the little amphitheater garden, then pop into the Inmaculada Concepción church across the street.
Be careful
Keep an eye on your belongings in busy town centres, and dress respectfully if you go inside a church.
Places nearby
- Alamo Rent a Car Costa Rica (Grupo ANC, also National)Transfers & RentalsLocal operator of the Alamo and National car rental brands, with offices at the airports and in the main tourist towns.
- Britt Coffee TourParks & Wildlife · from $25Walk through Café Britt's working coffee farm near Barva volcano, from cherry to roast to a guided tasting, with a butterfly garden and a lunch restaurant on site.
- La Casona de mi TierraFood & CoffeeOld-house restaurant in San Pablo, about 15 years old, serving home-style Costa Rican food such as chifrijo, gallo pinto breakfasts and casados in rooms filled with antiques.
- Costa Rica DMCTrip PlannersDestination management company for corporate groups and incentive trips, with offices in San José and Liberia.
- TAM Travel CorporationTrip PlannersOne of Costa Rica's oldest travel companies, handling incentive trips, events, tours and luxury vacations.
- ARA ToursTrip PlannersSan José-based tour operator for German-speaking travelers, selling round trips, self-drive tours, hotels and transfers.
Sources: Wikidata Q5864272 · https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort%C3%ADn_de_Heredia · https://www.lonelyplanet.com/points-of-interest/el-fortin/1081714