1. San José – 335,007
Known as the capital and largest city, it’s the political, economic, and cultural heart of Costa Rica.
2. Limón – 63,081 A port city on the Caribbean coast, celebrated for its Afro-Caribbean culture and biodiversity.
3. San Francisco – 55,923 A city known for its vibrant community and cultural events.
4. Alajuela – 47,494 A bustling city known for its proximity to Juan Santamaría International Airport and the Poás Volcano.
5. Liberia – 45,380 Known as the “White City” for its colonial architecture and as a gateway to Guanacaste’s beaches.
6. Paraíso – 39,702 A town in Cartago Province, known for its agricultural activities.
7. Puntarenas – 35,650 A coastal city and gateway to the Nicoya Peninsula, renowned for its beaches and maritime activities.
8. San Isidro – 34,877 Located in the Southern Zone, it’s known for its agricultural production and access to natural reserves.
9. Curridabat – 34,586 A district in the Greater Metropolitan Area, recognized for its residential neighborhoods and local commerce.
10. San Vicente – 34,447 A district known for its community events and local culture.
2. Limón – 63,081 A port city on the Caribbean coast, celebrated for its Afro-Caribbean culture and biodiversity.
3. San Francisco – 55,923 A city known for its vibrant community and cultural events.
4. Alajuela – 47,494 A bustling city known for its proximity to Juan Santamaría International Airport and the Poás Volcano.
5. Liberia – 45,380 Known as the “White City” for its colonial architecture and as a gateway to Guanacaste’s beaches.
6. Paraíso – 39,702 A town in Cartago Province, known for its agricultural activities.
7. Puntarenas – 35,650 A coastal city and gateway to the Nicoya Peninsula, renowned for its beaches and maritime activities.
8. San Isidro – 34,877 Located in the Southern Zone, it’s known for its agricultural production and access to natural reserves.
9. Curridabat – 34,586 A district in the Greater Metropolitan Area, recognized for its residential neighborhoods and local commerce.
10. San Vicente – 34,447 A district known for its community events and local culture.
