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Quesada
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Quesada is a lively city set in Costa Rica's northern Alajuela region, recognized for its agricultural heritage, busy markets, and proximity to hot springs and lush countryside. As the region's commercial hub, it attracts both locals and travelers seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience with modern comforts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
46,975
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.32°, -84.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$953
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$600
Cashless
40
English
30
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
96 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FON
Distance
23 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 184 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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