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Mercedes
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Mercedes, located in the San José region of Costa Rica, is a mid-sized city blending local charm with modern conveniences. Its lively neighborhoods, friendly community, and proximity to the capital offer an authentic yet accessible Costa Rican experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
29,612
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.26°, -83.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
64
Monthly Cost
$1,251
Local Cost
$665
Local Income
$680
Cashless
44
English
32
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
68 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IPZ
Distance
17 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 3 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 65/100.
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