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Nicoya
City in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Overview
Nicoya is a lively town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, known as a gateway to the Nicoya Peninsula's stunning beaches and the nearby Barra Honda National Park. The city blends colonial history, local culture, and access to nature, making it a charming destination for travelers seeking authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Guanacaste
Population
33,316
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.08°, -85.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost
$1,083
Local Cost
$598
Local Income
$610
Cashless
38
English
30
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.7°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1726 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NCT
Distance
9 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.
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 61/100.
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