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San Carlos
City in Río San Juan, Nicaragua
Overview
San Carlos, the gateway to Lake Nicaragua and the San Juan River, is a small riverside city with a relaxed pace and authentic local atmosphere. Its location makes it a popular base for exploring the Solentiname Islands and the nearby wildlife reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Río San Juan
Population
13,451
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.12°, -84.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$608
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$160
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1467 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
NCR
Distance
2 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 29 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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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