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San José
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
San José, Costa Rica's dynamic capital, blends colonial charm with modern living. The city is known for its lively arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to nearby natural attractions. Travelers will find museums, busy markets, and a lively nightlife throughout San José.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
335,007
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.95°, -85.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,507
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$670
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1467 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UPL
Distance
15 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped215 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 215 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 65/100.
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