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Canoas
City in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Overview
Canoas is a small, lively town in Puntarenas known for its welcoming locals, lush surroundings, and traditional Costa Rican charm. With a mix of rural character and access to natural attractions, Canoas appeals to travelers seeking authentic experiences off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Puntarenas
Population
14,432
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
8.53°, -82.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,090
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$500
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
20.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2296 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
OTR
Distance
16 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 92 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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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