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Desamparados

City in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Overview

Desamparados is a small city set in the Alajuela region, known for its welcoming community, local markets, and authentic Costa Rican charm. It offers a blend of traditional and modern life, with easy access to rural landscapes and nearby larger cities. Despite its modest size, Desamparados is an ideal stop for travelers seeking culture and friendliness.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
14,448
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.95°, -84.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$580
Cashless
48
English
35
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1793 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAP
Distance
29 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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