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Colón

City in San José, Costa Rica

Overview

Colón, officially known as Ciudad Colón, is a charming small city west of San José, known for its relaxed pace, lush surroundings, and lively local life. Popular for its proximity to nature reserves and diverse dining scene, it serves as both a commuter suburb and a getaway on its own.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
17,274
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.91°, -84.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,095
Local Cost
$655
Local Income
$600
Cashless
45
English
35
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
122 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
9 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 252 tests. 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: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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