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Nicoya, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Nicoya is a small city in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 15,313. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 15,313 |
| Population Density | 128 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1504°, -85.4509° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.5 inches (2,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nicoya
Nicoya is a small city in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 15,313. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Nicoya
Nicoya has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.3°C), the coldest is Nov (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2370 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 120.0 sq mi (310.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1504°N, 85.4509°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 | - | 107 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 149 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 81 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 17 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 27 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Miravalles (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 74 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 89 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 133 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 148 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 155 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 176 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 185 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in |
Nicoya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Nicoya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Santa Cruz | College | - | , |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Agropecuario de Nicoya | College | - | , |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Bocas de Nosara | College | - | , |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Corralillo | College | - | , |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Santa Bárbara | College | - | , |
| INA - Centro de Formación Nicoya | College | - | , |
| INA - Centro Regional Polivalente Santa Cruz | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior de Educación Técnica | College | - | , |
| Liceo de Belén | College | - | , |
| Liceo de Copal | College | - | , |
| UACA - Sede Pacífico Norte | University | - | , |
| ULICORI | University | - | , |
| UNA - Campus Nicoya | University | - | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Nicoya | University | - | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Santa Cruz | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Católica de Costa Rica - Sede Nicoya | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad de Costa Rica | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Latina | University | - | , |
Schools in Nicoya
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Virgilio Caamaño Arauz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 25 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Omar Dengo Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 20 Marzo de 1856 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Jobo Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cola de Gallo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Garcimuñoz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oriente | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Anselmo Gutiérrez Briceño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arturo Solano Monge | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Pedagógico EUPI | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Díaz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Valedor Martínez Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Zapote | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Prof. Saúl Cárdenas Cubillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel Cárdenas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Recaredo Briceño Arauz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cacique Nicoa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Ambrosio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela León Cortés Castro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Luis Dobles Segreda | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Nicoya | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Líder Leonidas Briceño | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nicoya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nicoya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega |
Libraries in Nicoya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Nicoya | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nicoya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado Ecológico El Guayabo (Mercado Nicoya) | |||||
| Expofrut | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nicoya | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Nicoya | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz |
Hotels in Nicoya
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nicoya
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nicoya
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nicoya
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nicoya
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nicoya
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nicoya
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nicoya
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nicoya
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nicoya
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nicoya
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nicoya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nicoya
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Reina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nicoya
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Nicoya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nicoya
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús | |
| Comunidad Cristiana Dulce Refugio | |
| Iglesia Apostólica | |
| Iglesia Centroamericana la Esperanza | |
| Iglesia Colonial de San Blas | |
| Iglesia Cuadrangular Camino de Fe | |
| Iglesia de Barrio la Granja | |
| Iglesia de Casitas | |
| Iglesia de Curime | |
| Iglesia De DIos | |
| Iglesia De Dios | |
| Iglesia de Don José | |
| Iglesia de Flor | |
| Iglesia de Florida | |
| Iglesia de Garcimuñoz | |
| Iglesia de Juan Díaz | |
| Iglesia de León Cortés | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de Nambí | |
| Iglesia de Oriente |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nicoya
What is the population of Nicoya?
Nicoya has a population of 15,313 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 120.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nicoya?
Nicoya 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 78°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.