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La Unión
City in Cartago, Costa Rica
Overview
La Unión, Cartago is a lively suburban city located east of San José, blending commercial hubs with lush mountain surroundings. It offers a mix of modern conveniences, traditional Costa Rican culture, and scenic rural escapes, making it attractive for families and professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Cartago
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.92°, -83.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
86
Monthly Cost
$1,145
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$730
Cashless
60
English
55
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
189 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
18 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 2026-03-21.
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 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 64/100.
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