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Fortuna
City in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Overview
Fortuna, in the lush Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, is a lively gateway to Arenal Volcano and famous for thermal hot springs. This small city blends adventure tourism with authentic local culture, making it a base for eco-travelers and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Guanacaste
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.67°, -85.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,249
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$500
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1443 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
UPL
Distance
31 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 30 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 55/100.
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