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Buenos Aires
City in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Overview
Buenos Aires in Puntarenas province is a charming Costa Rican town set in the lush green valleys and foothills of the Talamanca Mountains. Known for its agricultural roots, lively local culture, and access to eco-adventures, it offers a peaceful alternative to the more touristy destinations in the country.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Puntarenas
Population
22,619
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.12°, -83.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
66
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,098
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$450
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
14.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2124 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BAI
Distance
10 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-01-14.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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