San Juan de Dios is a city located in the San José region of Costa Rica. It is situated within the Central Valley area of the country, which is characterized by temperate highland conditions and significant population density.
As a municipality in San José Province, San Juan de Dios is part of the broader metropolitan and agricultural zone that defines central Costa Rica. The city serves as a local administrative and community center for its surrounding area, though it remains less internationally prominent than the capital city of San José itself.