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Guácimo, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Guácimo is a small city in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 7,022. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guácimo
Guácimo is a canton in the Limón province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Guácimo district.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,022 |
| Population Density | 81 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2129°, -83.6879° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 147.2 inches (3,738 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guácimo
Guácimo is a small city in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 7,022. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 147.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 100 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 86.4 sq mi (223.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2129°N, 83.6879°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 | 89 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 32 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 23 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 32 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 46 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 115 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 171 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 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) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Coldest |
Guácimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 147.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and March the driest (5.6").
Schools in Guácimo
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Rural Cartagena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Lirios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Aguacate | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela África | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Guaira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Enseñanza Especial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Naranjos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Edén | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Zurquí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Colinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Perla | - | - | - | - |
| Cindea Guácimo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Bosque | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Manudita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carambola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Parismina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Hogar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Guácimo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Hidalgo Hidalgo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Geranios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel María Gutiérrez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guácimo
11 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 Guácimo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Cultura de Pococí |
Libraries in Guácimo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Recinto Guápiles | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Will Keith Kellogg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guácimo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Guácimo
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guácimo
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guácimo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Guácimo
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Guácimo
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guácimo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guácimo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guácimo
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Guácimo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guácimo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guácimo
40 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 |
| Amubri 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 |
| 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 |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur 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 |
| Shiroles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Guácimo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica | |
| Correos de Costa Rica - Guácimo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guácimo
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Cartagena | |
| Iglesia de África | |
| Iglesia de El Bosque | |
| Iglesia de El Edén | |
| Iglesia de El Hogar | |
| Iglesia de El Tajo | |
| Iglesia de La Isleta | |
| Iglesia de La Perla | |
| Iglesia de La Selva | |
| Iglesia de Las Colinas | |
| Iglesia de San Luis | |
| IglesiaParismina | |
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Salón de Asambleas |
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What is the population of Guácimo?
Guácimo has a population of 7,022 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 86.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guácimo?
Guácimo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 147.2 inches.