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San Isidro
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
San Isidro, officially known as San Isidro de El General, is the largest city in southern Costa Rica and is a gateway to the country's highlands and Pacific coast. With a relaxed pace and proximity to natural attractions, it blends urban comforts with easy access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.37°, -83.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$985
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
30
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
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
10
Parks
4
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
IPZ
Distance
3 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 200 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 60/100.
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