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San Carlos
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
San Carlos, located in Costa Rica's Alajuela province, is an expansive region best known for its lively Ciudad Quesada and the world-famous La Fortuna. Visitors can experience diverse natural attractions, lively local culture, and a mix of urban and rustic settings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.58°, -84.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,086
Local Cost
$642
Local Income
$600
Cashless
50
English
40
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FON
Distance
22 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 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-09.
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 68/100.
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