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Dota
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Located in the scenic mountains of San José province, Dota is a tranquil, rural region best known for its premium coffee, cloud forests, and strong community traditions. It offers a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and authentic Costa Rican culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.65°, -83.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$860
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
20.8°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2258 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XQP
Distance
30 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 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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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