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Goicoechea
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Goicoechea is a diverse, hilly region northeast of San José, offering a tapestry of residential neighborhoods, local markets, and connections to Costa Rica's capital city. The canton accommodates both busy urban centers and tranquil rural zones, with easy urban access but a more laid-back feel than downtown San José.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.95°, -84.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
53
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost
$1,200
Local Cost
$762
Local Income
$720
Cashless
45
English
40
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
153 Mbps
Upload
106 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
283
Coworking
1
Cafes
85
Nightlife
107
Parks
90
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
8 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 370 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 62/100.
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