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León Cortés
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
León Cortés, set in the highlands of San José province, is a charming town known for its coffee culture and stunning rural landscapes. The city's heart beats to the rhythm of its small communities, offering a laidback and authentic Costa Rican experience away from the bustle of major tourist centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.68°, -84.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$965
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
28
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
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
XQP
Distance
28 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 4 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 46/100.
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