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San Rafael
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
San Rafael is a tranquil suburban municipality just northeast of downtown San José, Costa Rica, with picturesque mountain views, friendly locals, and easy access to the capital. The city features a blend of residential neighborhoods, family parks, and authentic Costa Rican eateries, offering a peaceful alternative to urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
8,981
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.93°, -84.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,343
Local Cost
$722
Local Income
$550
Cashless
52
English
45
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
145 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
11
Parks
29
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
SYQ
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 226 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 62/100.
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