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Municipio de Rivas
City in Rivas, Nicaragua
Overview
Municipio de Rivas is a lively gateway city in southern Nicaragua, known for its colonial history, busy markets, and proximity to Lake Nicaragua and Ometepe Island. It offers an authentic local experience away from heavy tourism while serving as a central hub for travelers exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.44°, -85.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
49
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$780
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$320
Cashless
27
English
22
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
20.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1430 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
ECI
Distance
22 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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