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Bijagua
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Bijagua is a laid-back rural town set between the Tenorio and Miravalles Volcanoes in northern Costa Rica. It's famed for its lush cloud forests, eco-tourism, and friendly local culture. The gateway to Rio Celeste, Bijagua offers a tranquil atmosphere for nature lovers and adventurous travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
5,476
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.73°, -85.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$990
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$530
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1443 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UPL
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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