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San Marcos

City in Carazo, Nicaragua

Overview

San Marcos is a tranquil highland town in Carazo, Nicaragua, known for its cool climate, rich coffee culture, and friendly community. Its tree-lined streets and mix of colonial and contemporary architecture make it a pleasant base for exploring the region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Nicaragua

Department

Carazo

Population

23,347

Time Zone

America/Managua

Coordinates

11.91°, -86.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$625

Local Cost

$340

Local Income

$260

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.6°C

Summer Avg

27.3°C

Winter Avg

27.1°C

Record High

38.4°C

Record Low

17.7°C

Humidity

73%

Precipitation

1453 mm

Internet Speed

80 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Latency

15 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

MGA

Distance

26 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

20 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Barrio de la Cruz Barrio de la Cruz is a compact residential area with narrow streets and small local shops. Its historic layout creates a quiet atmosphere, mostly frequented by longtime residents.Dulce Nombre de Jesús Dulce Nombre de Jesús is a residential area in the central part of San José with local shops and schools. It mostly attracts families and long-term residents.El Brasilito El Brasilito is a mainly residential district with simple housing and local shops. Public transit is frequent, connecting residents to other parts of the city.

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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 76 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 20 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 66/100.

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