Published: June 12th 2009June 11th 2009
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Valarie stands by a fountain in the garden of CPI.
The Market in Heredia
Written by Valarie, with some photos that she took of the market and other sites in Heredia
On a tour through the central part of Heredia, we visited a large indoor market. Although our guide says that this type of market is becoming less popular in Costa Rica, there was a great deal of activity and a high level of energy there. There were a variety of fresh produce, meat, and bake stands with local products. There was even a place to buy dog food and treats! We also stopped by a little shop that roasts coffee beans--it smelled like heaven! The market also had several ¨sodas,¨or small, cheap restaurants with typical Costa Rican food. Some shops even sold clothing! Because you can buy almost anything you need under one roof, I feel like it is fair to call the market Costa Rica´s version of Wal-Mart.
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Fruits and Vegetables
There were many fruit and vegetable stands like this one in the market.
We're going to eat this!
A photo of Elizabeth before trying this new fruit.
The Plaza
There are pretty green areas in the main plaza of Heredia.
Post Office
The two flags in front of the post office are the flag of the province of Heredia and the Costa Rican flag.
School
This is a public school in Heredia.
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Coffee Beans
I love the details in the article, especially the coffee beans!
From Blog: Valarie's View of Heredia