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Santa Cruz

City in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Overview

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, is a lively town celebrated for its folkloric traditions, annual rodeos, and a welcoming local community. Surrounded by scenic countryside, it's a cultural hub with easy road access to some of Costa Rica's best Pacific beaches. Visitors can immerse themselves in lively local fairs, sample authentic cuisine, and explore the region's natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Guanacaste
Population
29,634
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.25°, -85.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,160
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$540
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
19.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1731 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TNO
Distance
18 km

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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 75/100.

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