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Montes de Oca
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Montes de Oca, bordering central San José, is a dynamic urban area famous for its student energy, lush parks, and a diverse dining scene. The presence of top universities infuses the city with youthful vibrancy and cultural events, making it a hub for both locals and international visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.94°, -84.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,293
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$800
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
12.3°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2265 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
187
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
21
Parks
144
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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