Santa Ana is a canton located in the center-north area of the province of San José, in Costa Rica, and belonging to the Greater Metropolitan Area. It borders the cantons of Alajuela and Belén to the north, the canton of Mora to the west, Escazú to the east and the canton of Mora to the south, and has a territorial extension of 61.42 km². The district of Santa Ana, with category of city. The canton has 57 378 inhabitants, according to the latest demographic projection of INEC. The canton is characterized by offering its inhabitants and visitors a relaxed atmosphere and modern comforts in terms of accommodation, cuisine, recreation and entertainment.
In addition, the canton has a human development index of 0.944, the highest in the country.