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San Rafael Arriba
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
San Rafael Arriba is a suburban district just south of San José, Costa Rica, known for its friendly community, green spaces, and authentic local vibe. It serves both as a quiet residential area and a convenient base for exploring the greater metropolitan region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
24,008
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.88°, -84.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$915
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$480
Cashless
50
English
42
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
153 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
18
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYQ
Distance
11 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 303 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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