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Ciudad Cortés
City in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Overview
Ciudad Cortés is a tranquil town in Costa Rica's southern Pacific region, known for its lush landscape and welcoming community spirit. With easy access to nature and a laid-back lifestyle, it's popular among eco-travelers and those seeking authentic Costa Rican culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Puntarenas
Population
3,850
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
8.96°, -83.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,045
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$450
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
21.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2545 mm
Internet Speed
93 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PMZ
Distance
6 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 10 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 66/100.
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