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Esquipulas, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Esquipulas is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,512. Elevation: 3,317 ft (1,011 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esquipulas
Esquipulas, officially Municipality of Esquipulas, whose original name was Yzquipulas, is a town, with a population of 18,667, and a municipality located in the department of Chiquimula, in eastern Guatemala. Esquipulas' main attraction is the beautiful Black Christ located in the Basilica of Esquipulas, making the town an important place of Catholic pilgrimage for Central America. It is also one of the most important towns of the country and one that has had the most economic and cultural growth.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,512 |
| Population Density | 727 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0568°, -84.4234° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.9 inches (2,538 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Esquipulas
Esquipulas is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 1,512. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet (1,011 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Esquipulas
Esquipulas has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Oct (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0568°N, 84.4234°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | - | 122 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 98 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 86 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 63 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 26 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 37 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 55 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 63 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 72 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 111 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 16.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Esquipulas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Esquipulas
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardín de Niños Santa María Goretti | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa María Goretti | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Unión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Margarita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dr. Ricardo Moreno Cañas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Palmitos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Presbítero José del Olmo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel Oeste | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pbro. Manuel Bernardo Gómez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Daniel Solorzano Murillo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Cristo de Esquipulas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Julia Fernández Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ermida Blanco González | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Joaquin L. Sancho Quesada | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Manuel Bernardo Gómez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Palmares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Internacional SEP | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Esquipulas
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Esquipulas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Esquipulas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fabián Dobles Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esquipulas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Mercado | |||||
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puriscal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Esquipulas
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esquipulas
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Esquipulas
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Esquipulas
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Esquipulas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esquipulas
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Esquipulas
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Esquipulas
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Esquipulas
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Esquipulas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esquipulas
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca 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 |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Esquipulas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica |
Treatment Centers in Esquipulas
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Patronato Nacional de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Esquipulas
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Capilla El INVU | |
| Fuente del Cielo | |
| Iglesia Bautista de Palmares | |
| Iglesia de El Rosario | |
| Iglesia de la Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Iglesia de Palmitos | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel Oeste | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pilar | |
| Iglesia Virgen de Guadalupe | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes |
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What is the population of Esquipulas?
Esquipulas has a population of 1,512 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 727 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esquipulas?
Esquipulas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.9 inches.