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Bluefields
City in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua
Overview
Bluefields, the capital of Nicaragua's South Caribbean Coast region, is a culturally diverse port city blending Afro-Caribbean, indigenous, and Creole influences. Colorful wooden houses line the waterfront, while lively music and local markets reflect the city's lively personality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Autonomous Region
South Caribbean Coast
Population
44,373
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
12.01°, -83.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$845
Local Cost
$426
Local Income
$200
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
19.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2744 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BEF
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 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 63/100.
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