San Jose, Costa Rica — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Central Costa Rica.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 6.
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC, 60Hz; North American flat pin is the standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 3,300 mm (130 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 808.14 CRC |
| 1.00 USD = 502.55 CRC |
| 1.00 EUR = 709.67 CRC |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Festival de Arte, every other year in Mar, two-week long arts festival, citywide
Diá de San José, 19 Mar, the city’s patron saint day, citywide
Festival de las Carretas, Nov, a celebration of agricultural heritage, Paseo Colón
Festival de Luz, Dec, the capital’s famed Christmas parade, Paseo Colón
Las Fiestas de Zapote, Dec, a week-long rodeo and carnival, Zapote
