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Guápiles, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Guápiles is a small city in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 19,092. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guápiles
Guápiles is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,092 |
| Population Density | 138 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2168°, -83.7848° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 160.2 inches (4,070 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guápiles
Guápiles is a small city in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 19,092. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 160.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Guápiles
Guápiles has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3012 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 138.0 sq mi (357.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2168°N, 83.7848°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 | 98 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 27 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 21 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 27 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 36 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 49 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 104 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 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| 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 | 67°F (19°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 |
Guápiles has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in January 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").
Colleges & Universities in Guápiles
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Nacional de Policía - Sede Centro Formación Policial Pococí | College | - | , |
| Colegio Nocturno de Guácimo | College | - | , |
| Colegio Universitario de Limón | College | - | , |
| Colegio Universitario de Limón | College | - | , |
| EARTH University - Guacimo | University | - | , |
| Escuela Finca 11 | University | - | , |
| Escuela IDA Otoya | University | - | , |
| INA - Centro Regional Polivalente José Joaquín Trejos | College | - | , |
| Instituto Jiménez | College | - | , |
| Liceo La Rita | College | - | , |
| UACA - Sede Caribe | University | - | , |
| UCR - Recinto Guápiles | University | - | Visit → |
| UNA - Campus Sarapiquí | University | - | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Guápiles | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad de San José | University | - | , |
| Universidad Internacional San Isidro Labrador - Sede Guápiles | University | - | , |
| Universidad Latina | University | - | , |
Schools in Guápiles
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo de Jiménez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cascadas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rayitos de Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Valle del Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rural La Unión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Unión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Calle Uno | - | - | - | - |
| CINDEA San Martín - Cascadas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Marina | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Green Valley | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Diamantes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Adventista | - | - | - | - |
| Conservatorio San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Molino | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Santísima Trinidad | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Barrios Unidos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bilingüe San Francisco de Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Guápiles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Pococí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jiménez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Toro Amarillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Pococí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Líder Central de Guápiles | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guápiles
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 Guápiles
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Cultura de Pococí |
Libraries in Guápiles
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Paracito | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Recinto Guápiles | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Will Keith Kellogg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guápiles
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor San Isidro | |||||
| Gallo más Gallo |
Hotels in Guápiles
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guápiles
39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guápiles
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Guápiles
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Guápiles
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Guápiles
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Guápiles
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guápiles
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guápiles
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guápiles
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Guápiles
9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Guápiles
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guápiles
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Labrador |
Airports Near Guápiles
41 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 |
| 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 Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca 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 |
| Playon Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo 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 Guápiles
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Guápiles | |
| Dual Global |
Treatment Centers in Guápiles
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ebais Ipís - Zetillal | ||
| Ebais Paracito | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Medico |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guápiles
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Comunitaria Casa de Adoración | |
| Iglesia de El Molino | |
| Iglesia de El Prado | |
| Iglesia de Flores | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de La Emilia | |
| Iglesia de La Marina | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de San Martín | |
| Iglesia de Toro Amarillo | |
| Iglesia Mundo de Fe | |
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Parroquia San Isidro Labrador | |
| Parroquia San Rafael Arcángel |
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What is the population of Guápiles?
Guápiles has a population of 19,092 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 138.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guápiles?
Guápiles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 160.2 inches.