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Sardinal

City in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Overview

Sardinal is a gateway town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, offering easy access to some of the region's best beaches and natural beauty. Conveniently located near Playas del Coco and Ocotal, it balances authentic local charm with tourist amenities. Visitors enjoy a mix of coastal relaxation and lively community life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Guanacaste
Population
21,099
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.52°, -85.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,330
Local Cost
$800
Local Income
$525
Cashless
35
English
30
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
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
LIR
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 66 tests. 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 65/100.

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