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Jacó
City in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Overview
Jacó is a lively coastal town on Costa Rica's Pacific shore, famous for its broad beaches, lively nightlife, and attracting surfers from around the world. It's both a tourist hotspot and a gateway to spectacular rainforests and national parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Puntarenas
Population
16,830
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.61°, -84.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,300
Local Cost
$880
Local Income
$700
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2288 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
16
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAP
Distance
44 km
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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 226 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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