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Orosí
City in Cartago, Costa Rica
Overview
Set in a lush valley, Orosí is a charming small town in Cartago province known for its colonial heritage and surrounding nature. Its tranquil streets and nearby hot springs make it a popular weekend getaway for both locals and travelers. Coffee plantations and the Río Orosí complete the picture, offering a peaceful rural Costa Rican experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Cartago
Population
9,340
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.80°, -83.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$903
Local Cost
$548
Local Income
$500
Cashless
30
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
122 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
36 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 64 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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