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El Tortuguero
City in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua
Overview
El Tortuguero is a charming coastal town in Nicaragua's South Caribbean Coast, notable for its lush nature and strong Afro-Caribbean influence. It sits between tropical rainforests and the Caribbean Sea, making it a gateway to turtle nesting sites and eco-tourism adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Autonomous Region
South Caribbean Coast
Population
22,324
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
12.82°, -84.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$653
Local Cost
$377
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1504 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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