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A Picturesque Outlook
 The town of Santo Domingo was founded in 1848, and named after the Basilica dedicated to Santo Domingo de Guzmán. There are two beautiful colonial churches in Santo Domingo, Iglesia del Rosario (built between 1838-1844) and the Basílica de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (built in 1856).
The people of Santo Domingo, as most Costa Ricans, are religious and during Semana Santa (Holy Week) you can observe processions and demonstrations of their faith.
Santo Domingo manages to maintain its rural charm despite its central location between two heads of provinces. (Heredia and San José) Residents take pride in the colonial houses built of adobe; some of those remain in ruins and residents would rather not tear them down. Others are kept nicely despite earthquakes and aging.
Every Saturday, starting at 5:00 am, you can get a taste of the local customs by going to the Feria del Agricultor, (Farmer’s Market) where farmers sell fresh products directly to local residents. This provisional market lasts until noon.
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