Heredia Province

Heredia Province

Heredia is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the north-central part of the country. As a result, the province covers areas as diverse as the agriculture rich Northern plains as well as the more metropolitan areas like the city of Heredia located in the Central Valley. In addition, it boasts several major environmentally important areas such as the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Sarapiqui River. To the north it borders Nicaragua, to the east is the province Limón, to the south the province San José, and to the west Alajuela. The capital is the city of Heredia. The province covers an area of 2,657 km², and has a population of 433,677.

From a more cultural and social point of view Heredia has been described as la "Ciudad de las Flores" or the city of flowers. Heredia has earned this nickname because of its fame for producing beautiful flowers that are part of Costa Rica's export products. In addition, this nickname also arise from the beauty of Heredian women who some Costa Ricans say are the most beautiful in the nation.