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Guatuso
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Guatuso is a tranquil, rural town in the Alajuela region of Costa Rica, surrounded by verdant plains, rivers, and indigenous culture. It's ideal for travelers seeking authentic local life, close to nature and away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.67°, -84.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,005
Local Cost
$565
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
UPL
Distance
32 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 2025-12-09.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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