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Sarapiquí

City in Heredia, Costa Rica

Overview

Sarapiquí, set in northern Heredia, is renowned for its lush rainforests, rich biodiversity, and adventure tourism. The city is a gateway to eco-experiences including river tours, canopy walks, and wildlife encounters in a laid-back, rural setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.50°, -84.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$999
Local Cost
$608
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
18.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2727 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
GPL
Distance
38 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 45/100.

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