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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
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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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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 29 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 65/100.
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