Heredia Fast Facts
| Population | 104,000 (approx.) |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Geography | Located in central Costa Rica, approximately 10 kilometers north of capital city San José. |
| Climate | Pleasant weather with average daily high temperatures between 75º and 80º all year round. Rainy season from May through mid-November and dry season from mid-November until April. |
| Local fare | High reliance on fresh fruits and vegetables; savory yet mild. Costa Rican staples: gallo pinto (dish of rice and black beans), casado (rice, beans, meat and salad), fried plantains, salsa lizano (condiment), coffee, corn tortillas, picadillos (meat and vegetable combinations). |
| Did you know? | The Heredia region is now home to Central America's own "Silicone Valley", as it's now a base for high technology companies like Intel, Pentium, Microsoft, Pfizer and many others. In fact, microchips have become Costa Rica's top export, far exceeding major long-time exports like coffee and plantains, and have really kick-started Costa Rica's economy. |
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