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Paraíso
City in Cartago, Costa Rica
Overview
Paraíso, set in the heart of the Cartago province, is a charming mid-sized city surrounded by lush valleys, coffee farms, and natural hot springs. It combines Costa Rican rural hospitality with access to outdoor adventures, making it a relaxing gateway for exploring the province's cultural and natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Cartago
Population
25,295
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.75°, -83.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$1,035
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYQ
Distance
44 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.
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