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Guananico
City in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Overview
Guananico is a charming, small town surrounded by lush greenery in the Puerto Plata region. It offers visitors an authentic Dominican experience with a mellow pace, friendly locals, and lively community life. It's ideal for those looking to explore rural culture away from busy tourist centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Puerto Plata
Population
8,950
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.73°, -70.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$578
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
627 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
POP
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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