Costa Rica located on the Central American isthmus between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south has a long coastline with the Pacific Ocean to the southwest and the Caribbean to the northeast It is a country full of natural wonders which draw tourists from all over the world and with its high standard of living it also draws a lot of retirees and expatriates from other countries Many of these people start their journey of discovery in Costa Rica by visiting the city of Heredia located only 10 kilometers north of Costa Rica s capital city San Jos Heredia is a modern city but it is less than a fourth the size of San Jos having only 50 000 inhabitants There are many opulent homes for sale in Heredia Costa Rica and the city is home to a hospital shopping malls and an excellent transportation system
Heredia is located slightly above the Central Valley of Costa Rica nestled in the lush green foothills of Barva a dormant volcano Because of its location inhabitants of the city delight in having a beautiful view of the valley below In addition Heredia is typically cooler with lots of rainfall Heredia is like any other modern city that has been in existence foro ver 300 years modern buildings surround some of the best preserved Colonial Spanish buildings in the country Heredia is also a university city and students who attend that school come from all over the world Heredia homes are ideal for people who like the idea of living in a peaceful and successful country in an area that makes it easy for them to travel and see the real Costa Rica from modern cities to jungles to beaches
