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Belén
City in Heredia, Costa Rica
Overview
Belén is a small but lively city in Heredia, Costa Rica, set in the Central Valley between San José and Alajuela. Known for its welcoming community, convenient location, and modern amenities, it's favored by both locals and expats.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
11,660
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.98°, -84.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$630
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1793 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
56
Coworking
1
Cafes
4
Nightlife
11
Parks
40
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 173 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 55/100.
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