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Zarcero
City in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Overview
Zarcero is a quaint town in Costa Rica's Alajuela province, famous for its whimsical topiary park and beautiful mountain scenery. With its cool climate and small-town charm, Zarcero offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking nature and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
4,755
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.20°, -84.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$905
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$550
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
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
31 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 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 68/100.
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