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Santo Domingo
City in Heredia, Costa Rica
Overview
Santo Domingo is a small, lively city located in the province of Heredia, Costa Rica. Known for its colonial architecture, lush green parks, and friendly local atmosphere, it offers visitors a glimpse into everyday Costa Rican life just minutes from San José.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
4,052
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.06°, -84.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,302
Local Cost
$737
Local Income
$700
Cashless
55
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
130 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
10 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 16 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 60/100.
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