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Palmichal
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Palmichal is a tranquil mountain town set in the lush hills southwest of San José, Costa Rica. Known for its fresh air, beautiful scenery, and proximity to nature reserves, it offers a peaceful escape and glimpses into rural Costa Rican life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
5,878
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.84°, -84.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$936
Local Cost
$552
Local Income
$540
Cashless
35
English
30
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
118 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
15 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 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.
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