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Río Segundo
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Río Segundo is a lively small town near Alajuela and just minutes from Costa Rica's main international airport. Known for its friendly locals, modest commerce, and easy access to transport, it's a convenient gateway to the Central Valley. The atmosphere is relaxed with a genuine Costa Rican charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
9,853
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.24°, -84.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,055
Local Cost
$610
Local Income
$680
Cashless
45
English
30
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
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
29 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 54/100.
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