Churches in Heredia

[tomdhindman]

Does anyone know of an English-speaking Prostestant Church in or around Heredia. We will be visting Heredia in Feb of ’08 and would like to attend Sunday Services.

thindman

[Aaronbz]

While I’m not aware of the church scene in Costa Rica, it might be worth your while to check out one of the Spanish speaking congregations. You will find that a number of Ticos do speak English, and this could be an excellent opportunity for getting to know people in the local culture.

[tomdhindman]

Thanks for your reply. On one of our visits to CR we attended a Spanish-speaking Church in Alajuela and found it to be a very rewarding experience.

[rebaragon]

Tom, I don’t know of any English speaking services in Alajuela off the top of my head, but I promise to find out and get back to you on this before your trip. I do think that Aaron’s advice is sound, but if your family doesn’t speak much Spanish, then I understand wanting to visit an English speaking church. Have a safe, grateful and happy Thanksgiving Day…Pura Vida!

[Aaronbz]

Tom, thanks for the extra info. By the way, I will be in Alajuela next April and might be interested in checking out the Spanish speaking church you visited there. What is it’s name?

[tomdhindman]

I don’t know the name of the same church but it was a United Methodist Church located on the street above the Central Park. There was also a book store next door run by the church. A Catholic Church is located in that area also. I pray your experience will be as great as ours.

[tomdhindman]

A friend just e-mailed me the following:
Guachipelin de Escazu – W of Multiplaza; N side of Santa Ana Highway; Bus P/U @ 9AM in front of Gran Hotel;
English Service @ 9:45

Edited on Nov 23, 2007 19:41

[tomdhindman]

A friend just e-mailed me the following:
Guachipelin de Escazu – W of Multiplaza; N side of Santa Ana Highway; Bus P/U @ 9AM in front of Gran Hotel;
English Service @ 9:45

[tomdhindman]

Edited on Nov 23, 2007 19:43

[tomdhindman]

A friend just e-mailed me the following: Guachipelin de Escazu – W of Multiplaza; N side of Santa Ana Highway; Bus P/U @ 9AM in front of Gran Hotel; English Service @ 9:45

Edited on Nov 23, 2007 19:44

[tomdhindman]

A friend just e-mailed me the following: Guachipelin de Escazu – W of Multiplaza; N side of Santa Ana Highway; Bus P/U @ 9AM in front of Gran Hotel; English Service @ 9:45

[olgaryt]

Here is a little more info as I attend this church the previous poster has alluded to. The pickup info is correct to go to the International Baptist Church in or rather very near Escazu. First to answer the original poster. I am not aware of any english churches in Heredia but there could be some. However, I think that you will be well pleased and welcomed at the IBC. For more info they have a website, just type in International Baptist Church Costa Rica and you should find all the info you need. As far as getting there it would be easy to take the bus from heredia to SJ and walk I think about 5 or 6 blocks to the Gran Hotel and catch thier minibus. I live in Sabinella which is also a ways away and I catch the bus to SJ and then get a taxi to the church for about 3500 to 5000 colones depending on the driver and his meter, about $7-$10. I take a cab because I do not need to get there early for sunday school, I just go to the main service. But you will need to copy the directions from the website in spanish as I have yet to get a cab familiar with the church. An interesting thing I do after church is to catch the minivan just a short distance to Multiplaza Mall and eat in the food court and then take the bus from multiplaza back to SJ coca cola terminal which is about I am guessing 6 or 7 blocks away from the Heredia terminal, but be careful around this area and if you are not familiar walking take a taxi to the heredia terminal. Hope this helps a bit and I am sure you will enjoy IBC. Gary

[tomdhindman]

Thanks for the info and directions. We intend to attend the services.

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