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Esparza
City in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Overview
Esparza is a charming town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, known for its traditional Costa Rican culture, central parks, and proximity to the Pacific coast. It's a gateway to both inland and beach destinations, making it attractive for travelers wanting an authentic tico experience. The town features colonial architecture, local eateries, and a relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Puntarenas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.00°, -84.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$953
Local Cost
$543
Local Income
$540
Cashless
35
English
30
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
73 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
JAP
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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