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San Ignacio
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
San Ignacio is a small, welcoming town in the heart of the San José region, surrounded by lush hills and rural landscapes. Famous for its friendly community and proximity to rural Costa Rican life, it's a great base for hiking and experiencing local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
10,318
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.80°, -84.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
64
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$995
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$510
Cashless
48
English
32
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
125 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
SYQ
Distance
18 km
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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 63 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 58/100.
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