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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 · estimate
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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