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Boca de Sábalos, Nicaragua
Río San Juan Department · Nicaragua
Boca de Sábalos is a small town in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Boca de Sábalos
Boca de Sábalos is a jungle port village of about 2000 people at the confluence of Río Sábalos and Río San Juan, and is the capital of the municipality of El Castillo, Nicaragua. Once a timber boomtown, now African palm, orange and cacao plantations, along with an eco lodge and hotel, are making it a tourist destination, is a world class place for tarpon fishing, the area also host a few private natural reserve such as Reserva Silvestre Privada Montecristo a great place for birds and wildlife in the Río San Juan Department.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.0500°, -84.4667° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Río San Juan Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.2 inches (2,647 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Boca de Sábalos
Boca de Sábalos is a small town in Nicaragua (Río San Juan Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 153 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 1,077.2 sq mi (2,790.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0500°N, 84.4667°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 137 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 70 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 82 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 109 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 137 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 137 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
Boca de Sábalos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.7") and March the driest (1.8").
Museums in Boca de Sábalos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Castillo | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución |
Farmers Markets in Boca de Sábalos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Los Chiles |
Monuments in Boca de Sábalos
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Boca de Sábalos
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Boca de Sábalos
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Boca de Sábalos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.2 inches.