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La Fortuna
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
La Fortuna is a picturesque town set at the foot of Arenal Volcano, famed for its natural beauty, hot springs, and adventure tourism. Despite its small size, it offers a lively mix of local culture and traveler-friendly amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
2,310
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.47°, -84.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,255
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$450
Cashless
40
English
40
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
22.5°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1604 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
FON
Distance
7 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 155 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.
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