Information about buying property and living in Heredia Costa Rica

including San Rafael, San Isidro, Santo Domingo, Barva, Cariari and San Antonio de Belen

Heredia City, one of the largest towns in Costa Rica, has an attractive Colonial charm.  Real estate prices are among the best buys in Costa Rica.  Recent growth in Heredia has caused prices to rise, but property here is still affordable and among the best buys in Costa Rica. There is a tremendous variety of homes and properties to choose from in all price ranges.

You'll find any amenity that you can find in San José, plus you avoid the the congestion and noise.  Life here moves at a much slower pace, but you will still find many enjoyable places to pass the time. The National University is the 2nd largest in Costa Rica and many international restaurants locate in Heredia to serve the professors and students of the UNA.  A modern mall, Paseo de Las Flores, features a wide variety of local and international shops, and several department stores. Major medical facilities, dental clinics, banks, a farmer's market, restaurants, casinos and night clubs round out the attractions.

However, you are still only 10km to San Jose. The Pacific beaches are a short day trip from Heredia. Jacó, one of the more popular coastal destinations is a 70 mile (113 km) journey and Puntarenas is even closer, just 64 miles (103 km) from Heredia.

The Heredia Province has the largest number of the best private bi-lingual schools in Costa Rica including the European School, Lincoln School, Pan American, International Christian, Santa Cecilia and American International.