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La Suiza
City in Cartago, Costa Rica
Overview
La Suiza, located in Costa Rica's verdant Cartago province, is a tranquil small town set amid lush coffee plantations and rolling hills. With a close-knit community and access to stunning natural scenery, it's perfect for travelers seeking authentic rural experiences away from heavy tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Cartago
Population
8,821
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.85°, -83.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$861
Local Cost
$493
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
English
25
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
98 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
GPL
Distance
45 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 110 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 57/100.
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