Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica - A city guide to Santo Domingo de Heredia

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The town of Santo Domingo de Heredia is ideal for those tourists who want some privacy and seclusion, while at the same time require easy access to a metropolitan city like San Jose. Lying on the outskirts of Heredia province within minutes north of the capital, Santo Domingo de Heredia is a charming colonial town, with friendly locals and beautiful surrounding landscapes.

Located midway between Heredia city and San Jose, this small town is quaint and picturesque, with lovely old colonial homes and buildings that have been restored to their former glory. A truly charming area, Santo Domingo de Heredia is a delightful place set amidst huge coffee plantations in the lush and verdant Central Valley of Costa Rica.

The main focal point of this town is its Spanish architecture and historic designs. However, the best part of staying in Santo Domingo de Heredia is that it is only a 15-minute car drive to downtown San Jose. The residence of many affluent Costa Rican families who do business in the city, this town is set in a small intimate manner with a lovely church nearby. The air here is fresh and clean and it is the ideal place to use as a base camp to visit many of the nearby national parks, beaches and the surrounding countryside. There are a number of quality hotels and accommodations found throughout town.

When in Santo Domingo de Heredia, do visit the INBio Parque or the Institute of Biodiversity (Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad). This park is a great educational experience for anyone who wishes to gain a deeper insight into Costa Rica’s amazing biological diversity. Part park and part educational center, the INBio Park is a wonderful place for families, as children can get to see many of Costa Rica’s indigenous plants and animals. Home to around 600 species of plants, over 50 species of birds and enchanting butterfly farm, this park is also the habitat of iguanas, snakes, turtles, sloths and dart frogs. There is a research station in the park as well as a museum, and a number of good walking and hiking trails that are all handicap accessible.