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San Diego
City in Cartago, Costa Rica
Overview
San Diego, Cartago is a laid-back town set in the verdant central valley of Costa Rica, offering a blend of rural charm and small-town comforts. With a friendly community and easy access to Cartago's historic sites, it's a gateway to local culture and scenic mountain views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Cartago
Population
22,714
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.90°, -84.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$1,227
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$600
Cashless
45
English
38
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
188 Mbps
Upload
142 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
37
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYQ
Distance
16 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 461 tests. 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 63/100.
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