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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
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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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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 380 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 75/100.
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