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Municipio de Cárdenas
City in Rivas, Nicaragua
Overview
Cárdenas is a quiet lakeside town set on the southern shores of Lake Nicaragua, steps away from the Costa Rican border. The municipio offers travelers rustic landscapes, local culture, and proximity to hidden natural reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.15°, -85.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$745
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
19.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1699 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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