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Santiago
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Santiago, set in the Alajuela region of Costa Rica, is a tranquil town known for its welcoming locals, coffee plantations, and lush green surroundings. The city offers a blend of rural charm and modest urban amenities, making it ideal for travelers seeking authentic Costa Rican experiences away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
12,189
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.02°, -84.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$960
Local Cost
$595
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
English
35
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
32 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
26 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 6 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 70/100.
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