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Cariari, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Cariari is a small city in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 11,576. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cariari
Cariari is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,576 |
| Population Density | 180 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3572°, -83.7362° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.7 inches (2,659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cariari
Cariari is a small city in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 11,576. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.7 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Cariari
Cariari has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3824 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 64.2 sq mi (166.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3572°N, 83.7362°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 104 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 44 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 37 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 44 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 47 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 57 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 106 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 161 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 17.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 15.9 in |
Cariari has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 146.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and March the driest (5.6").
Schools in Cariari
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Carlota | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hojancha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Cuatro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Tres Este | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo 3 Oeste | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Encanto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Formosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Corobicí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Huetar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Banamola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Frutera Atlántica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Vegas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Río Cascadas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carolina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenaventura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Rótulo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cocorí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Victoria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Primavera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Palmitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sirena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cartagena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Jardín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tarire | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Iztarú | - | - | - | - |
| Escurela Patio San Cristóbal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Kennedy | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Duacarí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Limbo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mata de Limón Este | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Cariari | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo de Aterrizaje | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Ticabán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Astúa Pirié | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Brisas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Progreso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Palermo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ticabán | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnido Profecional Agroportica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Portica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Cinco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jesús Jiménez Zamora | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Las Palmitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Palmitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Cristóbal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Aguas Frías | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Llano Bonito | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ambientalista de Llano Bonito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Maravilla | - | - | - | - |
| CINDEA Cariari | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Suerte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Dos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Lucía | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cariari
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbano 106 - 105.9 FM - San José, Costa Rica | 105.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 1047hit | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Omega 105.1 FM | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dabar Radio | cristiana, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Cariari
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Cultura de Pococí |
Libraries in Cariari
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Recinto Guápiles | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Will Keith Kellogg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cariari
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallo más Gallo |
Hotels in Cariari
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cariari
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cariari
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cariari
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cariari
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cariari
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cariari
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cariari
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cariari
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cariari
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cariari
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cariari
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Barra del Colorado Airport | BCL | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra del Tortuguero | TTQ | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan de Nicaragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cariari
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Cariari |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cariari
39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Aguas Frías | |
| Iglesia Campo 3 Oeste | |
| Iglesia de Agroportica | |
| Iglesia de Anaban | |
| Iglesia de Astúa Pirie | |
| Iglesia de Banamola | |
| Iglesia de Campo Cinco | |
| Iglesia de Campo Cuatro | |
| Iglesia de Carolina Tica | |
| Iglesia de Cocorí | |
| Iglesia de Colonia Zeledón | |
| Iglesia de Curia | |
| Iglesia de El Encanto | |
| Iglesia de El Jardín | |
| Iglesia de El Progreso | |
| Iglesia de El Rótulo | |
| Iglesia de Hojancha | |
| Iglesia de La Gloria | |
| Iglesia de La Lidia | |
| Iglesia de La Suerte |
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What is the population of Cariari?
Cariari has a population of 11,576 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 180 people per square mile, spread across 64.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cariari?
Cariari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.7 inches.