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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 · estimate
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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