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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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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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 24 tests. 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 60/100.
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