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Puerto Cabezas
City in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua
Overview
Puerto Cabezas, also known as Bilwi, is the largest city on Nicaragua's North Caribbean Coast, renowned for its lively Afro-Caribbean culture and access to pristine beaches. The city is a commercial hub and gateway to indigenous communities, offering a unique blend of coastal beauty and local traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Autonomous Region
North Caribbean Coast
Population
66,169
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
14.04°, -83.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$775
Local Cost
$372
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
22.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2079 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
22
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PUZ
Distance
1 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 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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