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Santa Bárbara

City in Heredia, Costa Rica

Overview

Santa Bárbara is a picturesque town in the Heredia province of Costa Rica, surrounded by rolling coffee fields and lush mountains. It offers a quiet, authentic Costa Rican experience within easy reach of San José and Heredia city.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.08°, -84.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
74
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
73
Monthly Cost
$1,215
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$575
Cashless
58
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
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SJO
Distance
12 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 78/100.

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