# Buenos Aires District, Palmares Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/buenos-aires/ District · Palmares Canton # Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is a district of Costa Rica in Palmares Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **8,844 people** in 2021 on 7 km² (about 1,293 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8,844people (2021) - 6.8km² - 30mapped services - 1,019 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires had an estimated **8,844 people** in 2021 — 21.4% of Palmares Canton, 198th of 472 districts. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Palmares Canton figure of 1,006). Spread over 7 km², that is about **1,293 people per km²**, 111th of 472 districts. 19.0% of people are children under 15 and 11.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Palmares Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people. 0–4 ****536** 5–9 ****569** 10–14 ****574** 15–19 ****556** 20–24 ****644** 25–29 ****684** 30–34 ****801** 35–39 ****737** 40–44 ****622** 45–49 ****535** 50–54 ****543** 55–59 ****540** 60–64 ****479** 65–69 ****377** 70–74 ****267** 75+ ****380** Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Where is Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires lies in [Palmares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Esquipulas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/esquipulas/), [La Granja](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/la-granja/), [Palmares](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/palmares/), [Palmitos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/palmitos/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-isidro/) and [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/san-miguel/). By area it is the 392nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 17.6% of [Palmares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/). The centre of Buenos Aires is about 41 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0705° N, 84.4373° W. Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri). ## Things to see in and around Buenos Aires OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Buenos Aires: 1 attraction. - Parador fotográfico de Palmares · attraction ### Nearby, outside Buenos Aires - Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real · ruins, La Granja1.3 km - Reserva Biologica Madre Verde · nature reserve, La Granja3.3 km - Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense · monument, San Rafael3.3 km - San Ramón's Letters · attraction, San Rafael3.7 km - Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo · attraction, Palmitos3.7 km - El Rincón del Poeta · attraction, San Rafael3.8 km - Cerro Espíritu Santo · volcano, Palmitos3.8 km - Museo José Figures Ferrer · museum, San Ramón4.0 km - Museo Regional de San Ramón · museum, San Ramón4.1 km - Garabito, Cacique Huetar · monument, San Ramón4.4 km - Mariposario · zoo, Alfaro4.8 km - Espíritu Santo Coffee Tour · attraction, Naranjo6.6 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Buenos Aires - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica - CurrencyColon (CRC) - Country calling code+506 - LanguagesSpanish, English - Plug typesType A, B · 120 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)26 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose35 km ### Nearest railway station Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 26 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:19). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Buenos Aires Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Buenos Aires. Settlements here lie between about 1,018 m and 1,023 m above sea level (median 1,019 m). - Bajo Cabra - Bajo La Cabra - Buenos Aires - El Invu - I Griega - La Recta - Los Cipreses - Palmares - Ramírez - Tres Marías Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Buenos Aires Named natural and historic features inside Buenos Aires, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Azul - Quebrada Cima - Quebrada Fierro ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Cerro San Isidro · 1,245 m - Alto La Cima · 1,174 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Buenos Aires and the best time to visit Using the climate of Palmares Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,793 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (301 mm) and the driest Feb (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 38 Feb 24 22 Mar 25 29 Apr 25 76 May 24 220 Jun 24 209 Jul 23 184 Aug 23 198 Sep 23 256 Oct 23 301 Nov 22 188 Dec 22 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Buenos Aires Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Consultorio Médico Geriátrico · Palmares 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05483&mlon=-84.43508#map=17/10.05483/-84.43508) Bank Grupo Mutual · Palmares 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05596&mlon=-84.43399#map=17/10.05596/-84.43399) ATM Banco Nacional · Puente de Piedra 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03338&mlon=-84.35424#map=17/10.03338/-84.35424) Petrol pump Servicentro La Bomba Tres Puentes · Buenos Aires 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06154&mlon=-84.43201#map=17/10.06154/-84.43201) Hotel Hotel Casa Sueca · Buenos Aires 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06176&mlon=-84.44147#map=17/10.06176/-84.44147) Mall Badicentro · Buenos Aires 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06012&mlon=-84.44001#map=17/10.06012/-84.44001) School Escuela Joaquin L. Sancho Quesada · Buenos Aires 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07030&mlon=-84.43647#map=17/10.07030/-84.43647) College Universidad Castro Carazo · Buenos Aires 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06275&mlon=-84.43600#map=17/10.06275/-84.43600) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Palmares · Buenos Aires 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06408&mlon=-84.43757#map=17/10.06408/-84.43757) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Buenos Aires Places mapped inside Buenos Aires in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels2 - Shopping malls1 - Schools6 - Colleges and universities3 - Restaurants15 - Police stations1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Palmares Canton - Candelaria - Esquipulas - La Granja - Palmares - Santiago - Zaragoza ## Quick answers - Where is Buenos Aires?In Palmares Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Buenos Aires?8,844 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Buenos Aires?About 35 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Buenos Aires?About 1,293 people per km² - What borders Buenos Aires?Esquipulas, La Granja, Palmares, Palmitos, San Isidro and San Miguel - What is there to see in Buenos Aires?Parador fotográfico de Palmares - What time zone is Buenos Aires in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Buenos Aires?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Buenos Aires?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Buenos Aires?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Buenos Aires?Settlements lie between 1,018 m and 1,023 m - What is the highest point in Buenos Aires?Cerro San Isidro (1,245 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Buenos Aires?Consultorio Médico Geriátrico, about 1.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Buenos Aires?Grupo Mutual, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Buenos Aires?Banco Nacional, about 10.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Buenos Aires?Servicentro La Bomba Tres Puentes, about 1.2 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Buenos Aires?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Buenos Aires?CR20703 (OCHA common operational dataset)