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San Rafael
City in Heredia, Costa Rica
Overview
San Rafael is a lush, tranquil town set in the green foothills of Heredia Province, Costa Rica. Known for its pleasant climate, coffee plantations, and close-knit community, it offers a relaxed escape from the bustle of nearby cities while remaining highly accessible. The city is especially popular among families and nature lovers seeking recreation and authentic local experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
8,981
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.05°, -84.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,510
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$750
Cashless
55
English
50
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-15.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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