Iglesia de la Inmaculada, Colonial church in Heredia, Costa Rica.

The Iglesia de la Inmaculada, commonly called La Inmaculada, has a simple whitewashed Spanish neoclassical exterior and a relatively unadorned interior. Its front carries three niches that once held statues of saints carved by the Heredian soldier, architect and sculptor Fadrique Gutiérrez; only the central statue of St. Peter remains. Twenty stained glass windows made in France light the church.

Construction of the church began in 1797, but the current facade dates to 1851 following earthquake damage that required rebuilding the original structure. The reconstruction reshaped how the building appears from the street today.

The church's name honours the Immaculate Conception, and the parish was granted independence from Barva in July 1736, when the adobe replacement for the 1704 wooden chapel was built. The three facade niches once held saints carved by Fadrique Gutiérrez, a Heredia-born soldier, architect and sculptor; only the central St Peter remains.

The church sits on Calle Central in Heredia and is accessible to visitors during regular services held throughout the week. It is helpful to check contact information before visiting to confirm service times or ask specific questions about access.

The three facade niches once held statues of saints carved by Fadrique Gutiérrez, a Heredia-born soldier, architect and sculptor; only the central figure of St. Peter remains. Monseñor Gregorio de Jesús Benavides is buried in the church gardens.