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Pérez Zeledón

City in San José, Costa Rica

Overview

Pérez Zeledón, centered around the city of San Isidro de El General, is the commercial and cultural gateway to southern Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush mountains and close to La Amistad International Park, it offers authentic local vibes with easy access to natural adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.35°, -83.63°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,040
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$550
Cashless
50
English
35
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
IPZ
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 65/100.

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