Merindad de Sotoscueva

City in Burgos, Spain

Overview

Merindad de Sotoscueva is a serene rural municipality in Burgos, Spain, famed for its breathtaking karst landscapes and the remarkable Ojo Guareña cave system. With a small population, it offers authentic village life, nature, and a gateway to outdoor adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Burgos
Population
412
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.06°, -3.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,205
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
869 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SDR
Distance
43 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.