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Tola

City in Rivas, Nicaragua

Overview

Tola is a growing coastal town in Rivas, Nicaragua, known for its stunning Pacific beaches, world-class surfing spots, and a developing expat scene. It offers a blend of authentic Nicaraguan culture with surf resorts and laid-back communities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
22,012
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.44°, -85.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$880
Local Cost
$475
Local Income
$280
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
21.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1482 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ECI
Distance
10 km

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 36 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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