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Cañas
City in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Overview
Cañas is a small yet lively city in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, often serving as a gateway to national parks and rural adventures. Its friendly local community, authentic cuisine, and proximity to natural attractions make it a great stop for travelers seeking the real Costa Rica.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Guanacaste
Population
23,624
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.48°, -85.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$1,050
Local Cost
$580
Local Income
$570
Cashless
42
English
35
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1443 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UPL
Distance
47 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
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 73/100.
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