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Heredia was originally inhabited by the Huetares tribe, led by the cacique Garabito.
Heredia
Costa Rica
Heredia is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and by virtue of being the city of the first canton, it is the Province Capital of Heredia province as well.
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The first school in Heredia, now known as the Liceo de Heredia, was founded in 1751.
Heredia
Costa Rica
Heredia is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and by virtue of being the city of the first canton, it is the Province Capital of Heredia province as well.
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Heredia is located 11 km north of San José and is part of the Greater Metropolitan Area.
Heredia
Costa Rica
Heredia is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and by virtue of being the city of the first canton, it is the Province Capital of Heredia province as well.
From the “Geography” section
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The city's football club, Herediano, has won the league title 28 times.
Heredia
Costa Rica
Heredia is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and by virtue of being the city of the first canton, it is the Province Capital of Heredia province as well.
From the “Sports” section
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Heredia is classified under the tropical monsoon climate (Am) zone in the Köppen climate classification.
Heredia
Costa Rica
Heredia is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and by virtue of being the city of the first canton, it is the Province Capital of Heredia province as well.
From the “Climate” section
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