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San Rafael
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
San Rafael, set in the Alajuela province, combines small-town charm with convenient access to Costa Rica's natural attractions. The city is known for its friendly community, traditional culture, and proximity to scenic volcanoes and coffee farms.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
8,981
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.06°, -84.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,063
Local Cost
$662
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
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
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
SJO
Distance
30 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 7 tests. 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 60/100.
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