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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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