The historical town of Barva dates back to five centuries ago, and has been a national monument for many decades now. It is located 2.5km north of Heredia, and it has some interesting things to see. The most prominent would be the 17th and 18th century buildings around the centre square, especially the Iglesia San Bartolomé. The town is a tourist spot, thanks to the nice location next to the mountains, and the colonial ambience. Most of the time you will only find Costa Rica’s rich elite staying here. This town is very relaxing.

Sightseeing
There are many places to visit, such as the Café Britt Finca, the most famous coffee roaster in the country, where you can learn about coffee growing and processing. The INBio is an institute for biological diversity, where you can visit the INBio parque and see exhibitions, wildlife-viewing stations, a butterfly garden, and much more.