# Colorado District, Abangares Canton, Guanacaste Province

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District · Abangares Canton 

# Colorado

Colorado is a district of Costa Rica in Abangares Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **5,128 people** in 2021 on 198 km² (about 26 per km²). 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,128people (2021)
- 198km²
- 15mapped services
- 37 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Colorado?

Colorado had an estimated **5,128 people** in 2021 — 25.4% of Abangares Canton, 293rd of 472 districts. There are 984 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Abangares Canton figure of 982). Spread over 198 km², that is about **26 people per km²**, 386th of 472 districts.

22.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 31 across Abangares Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people.

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5–9 ****402**

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15–19 ****393**

20–24 ****429**

25–29 ****488**

30–34 ****433**

35–39 ****379**

40–44 ****310**

45–49 ****287**

50–54 ****284**

55–59 ****269**

60–64 ****224**

65–69 ****157**

70–74 ****111**

75+ ****191**

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 Colorado?

Colorado lies in [Abangares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/abangares/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 3 other districts: [Las Juntas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/abangares/las-juntas/), [Manzanillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/puntarenas/manzanillo/) and [Porozal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/canas/porozal/). By area it is the 87th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 30.6% of [Abangares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/abangares/). The centre of Colorado is about 117 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2132° N, 85.1172° 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 Colorado

### Nearby, outside Colorado

- Playa Muerto · beach, Chira11 km
- Playa Calera · beach, Chira11 km
- Playa Roble · beach, Chira11 km
- Playa Bonita · beach, Chira12 km
- Playa Lagarterito · beach, Chira14 km
- Puente de Río Tempisque (Puente La Amistad) · viewpoint, Quebrada Honda15 km
- Playa Lagartero · beach, Chira15 km
- Playa Leña · beach, Chira16 km
- Playa Camarita · beach, Manzanillo16 km
- Playa Pochote · beach, Chira16 km
- Centro Turistico El Oasis · attraction, Las Juntas17 km
- Playa Pájaros · beach, Manzanillo18 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: Colorado

- 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

- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia63 km
- Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya64 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:19) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49, sunset around 17:21).

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 Colorado

Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Colorado. Settlements here lie between about 11 m and 77 m above sea level (median 37 m).

- Barbudal
- Barrio Conchal
- Barrio La Esperanza
- Barrio Las Flores
- Barrio Las Pilas
- Barrio Margarita
- Barrio Marisol
- Barrio McKenzie
- Ciudadela Cemex
- Colorado
- Concepción
- Gavilanes
- Higuerilla
- Higuerillas
- Jobal
- Las Enramadas
- Los Almendros
- Monte Potrero
- Ochoa
- Palma
- Peña Blanca
- Peñas Blancas
- Porosal
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Quebracho
- Raizal
- San Buenaventura
- San Joaquín
- Santa Lucía
- Solimar
- Ujarrás
- Villafuerte
- Zapote

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 Colorado

Named natural and historic features inside Colorado, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

10 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Barbudal
- Quebrada Coyol
- Quebrada El Chorro
- Quebrada Peña Blanca
- Quebrada Piñuela
- Quebrada Porvenir
- Quebrada Soledad
- Quebrada Tranquera
- Río Abangares
- Río La Palma

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon; 1 headland.

- Laguna Castillo
- Punta Piedra

### Hills and mountains

14 hills; 5 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Cerro Pelona · 220 m
- Cerro Barbudal · 209 m
- Cerro Cebollín · 178 m
- Cerro Zapote · 167 m
- Cerro Humo · 115 m
- Cerros Cerco de Piedra · 107 m
- Cerro Cascajal · 105 m
- Cerro Delirio · 99 m
- Cerro Panales · 97 m
- Cerro Peña Blanca · 88 m
- Cerro Tigra · 86 m
- Cerro Raspa Huacal · 81 m
- Cerro Gordo · 79 m
- Cerro Piedra Pintada · 75 m
- Cerro Gordo · 70 m
- Cerro Villalobos · 57 m
- Paso Las Yeguas · 57 m
- Loma Danta · 44 m
- Loma Carpa · 42 m
- Cerro Quebracho · 7 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 Colorado and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Abangares Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,443 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (289 mm) and the driest Feb (9 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 24 13 

Feb 25 9 

Mar 26 10 

Apr 27 40 

May 27 187 

Jun 25 177 

Jul 25 131 

Aug 25 175 

Sep 25 252 

Oct 24 289 

Nov 24 132 

Dec 24 28 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Colorado

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clinica De Colorado · Colorado 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18627&mlon=-85.10877#map=17/10.18627/-85.10877) 

Bank Limonal National Bank · Las Juntas 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.26461&mlon=-85.01960#map=17/10.26461/-85.01960) 

ATM BCR · Las Juntas 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.26550&mlon=-85.02052#map=17/10.26550/-85.02052) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Reina Del Campo · Colorado 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24170&mlon=-85.07390#map=17/10.24170/-85.07390) 

Hotel La Ensenada Lodge · Manzanillo 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.13903&mlon=-85.04050#map=17/10.13903/-85.04050) 

Mall Plaza Limonal · Las Juntas 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.26504&mlon=-85.01989#map=17/10.26504/-85.01989) 

School Escuela Colorado · Colorado 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18460&mlon=-85.10874#map=17/10.18460/-85.10874) 

College UTN - Finca Experimental Taboga · Porozal 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.33168&mlon=-85.14518#map=17/10.33168/-85.14518) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Colorado · Colorado 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18383&mlon=-85.10842#map=17/10.18383/-85.10842) 

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 Colorado

Places mapped inside Colorado in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools5
- Restaurants7
- 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 Abangares Canton

- Las Juntas
- San Juan
- Sierra

## Quick answers

- Where is Colorado?In Abangares Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Colorado?5,128 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Colorado?About 31 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Colorado?About 26 people per km²
- What borders Colorado?Las Juntas, Manzanillo and Porozal
- What is there to see in Colorado?Playa Muerto, Playa Calera, Playa Roble, Playa Bonita
- What time zone is Colorado in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Colorado?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Colorado?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Colorado?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Colorado?Settlements lie between 11 m and 77 m
- What is the highest point in Colorado?Cerro Pelona (220 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Colorado?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Colorado?Clinica De Colorado, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Colorado?Limonal National Bank, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Colorado?BCR, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Colorado?Servicentro Reina Del Campo, about 5.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Colorado?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Colorado?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Colorado?CR50704 (OCHA common operational dataset)