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Heredia Scavenger Hunt: Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José

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Two hours. One epic Heredia adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Heredia you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Heredia. This top rated Heredia Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.01 miles and has 8 stops.

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Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José
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Activity Info: Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José

Explore Downtown Heredia on a walking tour that brings history to life. Solve riddles and trivia at landmarks like El Fortin Tower and Casa de la Cultura while learning local stories and fun facts. Compete in photo challenges and climb the leaderboard as you uncover hidden gems. Perfect for families, friends, date nights, or team building, this self-guided adventure makes city exploration exciting and memorable.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Casa Cural de Barva

Step into the timeless atmosphere of Barva's historic center. The parish house tells a story of community and continuity, blending modern touches with traditions as old as Costa Rica itself.

El Fortin Tower

Nestled at the heart of Flower City, this towering relic might look ready for adventure but hides surprises of it's own. Let us meander where soldiers once dreamed, and Heredians crafted a city symbol. Every brick tells a tale of dreams grander than reality.

Post and Telegraph Building

Communication and style unite at this impressive heritage site. With neoclassical elegance and a legacy of messages sent and received, every corner is buzzing with stories waiting to unravel.

Palacio Municipal de Heredia

Civic dynamism radiates from this distinguished building. As the heart of local government, it has witnessed power struggles, grand decisions, and festive celebrations. An emblem of community pride and resilience.

Central Park Nicolas Ulloa

Welcome to the beating heart of Heredia! This lush green plaza buzzes with daily life and echoes with the city's festive traditions. Wander among shady trees and inspirational statues, each corner brimming with secrets from yesteryear.

The Central Park Kiosk

This music-filled pavilion is the city stage for concerts, family meetups, and dynamic performances. With graceful arches and echoes of lively retretas, the spirit of Heredian celebration is alive all year long.

Casa de la Cultura Alfredo Gonzalez Flores

Behind thick adobe walls lies a creative crossroads for Heredia's spirit. Artists, musicians, and historians gather under one quirky roof that once sheltered a Costa Rican president. Let your imagination wander where art and politics meet.

Liceo de Heredia

Education gets a grand stage here! This historic school blends cutting-edge construction with cherished tradition, shaping the minds of generations of Heredians. It's striking facade is a testament to learning and local pride.

How the Heredia Scavenger Hunt works

Explore Heredia like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 3.23 KM (2.01 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Heredia Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

Earn The Heredia Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Heredia leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2475
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2372
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2122

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Reviews for Heredia Scavenger Hunt: Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José

5 star reviews

This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

Carol Hild

5 star reviews

Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

Pam Fox

5 star reviews

Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

Scot Branham

5 star reviews

Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

Maggie Silliman

5 star reviews

Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

Terri Hensen

5 star reviews

So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

Tania Paddock

5 star reviews

It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.

Joanne Clements

5 star reviews

Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.

Megan Prenc

5 star reviews

Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!

Mike Vigil

5 star reviews

Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.

Stephanie Yencer

5 star reviews

Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.

Ben Rathbone

5 star reviews

Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!

Sabrina Foster

5 star reviews

Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!

Laura Taylor

5 star reviews

SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!

Monica Thomas

5 star reviews

That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!

Howard Usher

5 star reviews

Awesome game -it rocked!!

James Macie

5 star reviews

Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!

Aaron Doman

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