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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
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.

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 55/100.

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