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San Marcos
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Set in the scenic mountains of the Los Santos region, San Marcos is a laid-back town known for its coffee plantations and welcoming local atmosphere. Its lush surroundings and cultural traditions attract those seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
10,674
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.66°, -84.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$975
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
40
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
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
5
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
XQP
Distance
27 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.
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 60/100.
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