Heredia Scavenger Hunt: Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José
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.
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.
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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Reviews for Heredia Scavenger Hunt: Pura Vida Paths: Tales of San José
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
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
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
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
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
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
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
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman