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Cot
City in Cartago, Costa Rica
Overview
Cot is a charming small town set in the foothills of Cartago province, known for its cool climate and proximity to Irazú Volcano National Park. Its streets are tranquil, dotted with old churches, and ideal for those seeking authentic Costa Rican culture away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Cartago
Population
10,739
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.89°, -83.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$880
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$650
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
12.3°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2265 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
30 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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