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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
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$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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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 252 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 56/100.

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