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Orotina
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Orotina is a lively small city in Costa Rica's Alajuela province, known for its fresh fruit markets, friendly locals, and proximity to both the mountains and the Pacific coast. The city offers a relaxed lifestyle and an authentic Costa Rican experience away from heavy tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
10,880
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.90°, -84.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,072
Local Cost
$577
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
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
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAP
Distance
24 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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