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San Josecito
City in Heredia, Costa Rica
Overview
San Josecito is a charming town in Heredia Province, Costa Rica, known for its friendly locals and tranquil suburban feel. The city offers a blend of residential comfort, lush green spaces, and proximity to Heredia's urban conveniences. Its modest size makes it ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience away from crowded tourist hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
10,607
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.02°, -84.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,059
Local Cost
$677
Local Income
$570
Cashless
60
English
35
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
129 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
7
Parks
42
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
8 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 265 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 58/100.
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