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Palmares
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Palmares is a picturesque town in Costa Rica's Alajuela province, celebrated for its friendly atmosphere and traditional festivals. The area blends lively local culture with tranquil, green surroundings, making it a great spot for immersion in authentic Tico life away from heavy tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.03°, -84.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,165
Local Cost
$705
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
40
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
59 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. 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 60/100.
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