# Porvenir District, Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province

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District · Nandayure Canton 

# Porvenir

Porvenir is a district of Costa Rica in Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **761 people** in 2021 on 40 km² (about 19 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 761people (2021)
- 40.1km²
- 9mapped services
- 574 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Porvenir?

Porvenir had an estimated **761 people** in 2021 — 6.4% of Nandayure Canton, 461st of 472 districts. There are 884 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nandayure Canton figure of 910). Spread over 40 km², that is about **19 people per km²**, 414th of 472 districts.

19.4% of people are children under 15 and 12.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 33 across Nandayure Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people.

0–4 ****47**

5–9 ****52**

10–14 ****49**

15–19 ****44**

20–24 ****52**

25–29 ****60**

30–34 ****63**

35–39 ****63**

40–44 ****56**

45–49 ****51**

50–54 ****48**

55–59 ****43**

60–64 ****37**

65–69 ****30**

70–74 ****26**

75+ ****40**

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 Porvenir?

Porvenir lies in [Nandayure Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bejuco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/bejuco/), [Carmona](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/carmona/), [Lepanto](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/puntarenas/lepanto/) and [Zapotal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/zapotal/). By area it is the 225th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 7.1% of [Nandayure Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/). The centre of Porvenir is about 133 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9183° N, 85.2963° 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 Porvenir

### Nearby, outside Porvenir

- Antigua Gasolinera Carmona · ruins, Carmona9.6 km
- Mayorga Nipote · castle or fort, Carmona9.8 km
- Playa San Miguel · beach, Bejuco12 km
- Islita overview · viewpoint, Bejuco13 km
- cascada · waterfall, Bejuco13 km
- Museo Islita · museum, Bejuco13 km
- Pretoma Station · attraction, Bejuco19 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: Porvenir

- 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

- Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya40 km
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia80 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49, sunset around 17:22).

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 Porvenir

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Porvenir. Settlements here lie between about 439 m and 863 m above sea level (median 574 m).

- Bella Vista
- Bellavista
- Cabeceras Río Bejuco
- Cabeceras de Bejuco
- Cerro Azul
- Chompipe
- Delicias
- Los Ángeles
- Quebrada Grande
- San Josecito
- Ángeles

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 Porvenir

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Grande
- Quebrada Mono
- Quebrada Moras
- Quebrada Perdidos
- Río Ojoche

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro Madrigal · 814 m
- Alto Palomas · 729 m
- Cerro Azul · 673 m
- Cerro Chompipe · 589 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 Porvenir and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nandayure Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Nov (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 515 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,726 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (4 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 7 

Feb 25 4 

Mar 26 5 

Apr 26 38 

May 25 220 

Jun 24 227 

Jul 24 182 

Aug 24 227 

Sep 23 303 

Oct 23 337 

Nov 23 151 

Dec 24 24 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Porvenir

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica de Jicaral · Lepanto 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96009&mlon=-85.11749#map=17/9.96009/-85.11749) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Carmona 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99318&mlon=-85.25366#map=17/9.99318/-85.25366) 

ATM Davi Vienda · Sámara 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88295&mlon=-85.52855#map=17/9.88295/-85.52855) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Nandayure · San Pablo 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03035&mlon=-85.24287#map=17/10.03035/-85.24287) 

Hotel Palmetto Lodge - the Luxury B&B and Remote-Working Space in Costa Rica · Bejuco 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.86013&mlon=-85.31448#map=17/9.86013/-85.31448) 

Mall Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Puntarenas · Lepanto 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95928&mlon=-85.11921#map=17/9.95928/-85.11921) 

School Escuela San Josecito · Porvenir 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91186&mlon=-85.28074#map=17/9.91186/-85.28074) 

College Colegio Técnico Profesional de Nandayure · Carmona 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00897&mlon=-85.25553#map=17/10.00897/-85.25553) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Porvenir · Porvenir 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90160&mlon=-85.28134#map=17/9.90160/-85.28134) 

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 Porvenir

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

- Schools7
- Restaurants1
- 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 Nandayure Canton

- Bejuco
- Carmona
- San Pablo
- Santa Rita
- Zapotal

## Quick answers

- Where is Porvenir?In Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Porvenir?761 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Porvenir?About 36 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Porvenir?About 19 people per km²
- What borders Porvenir?Bejuco, Carmona, Lepanto and Zapotal
- What is there to see in Porvenir?Antigua Gasolinera Carmona, Mayorga Nipote, Playa San Miguel, Islita overview
- What time zone is Porvenir in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Porvenir?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Porvenir?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Porvenir?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Porvenir?Settlements lie between 439 m and 863 m
- What is the highest point in Porvenir?Cerro Madrigal (814 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Porvenir?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Porvenir?Clínica de Jicaral, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Porvenir?Banco Nacional, about 9.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Porvenir?Davi Vienda, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Porvenir?Servicentro Nandayure, about 14 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Porvenir?CR50905 (OCHA common operational dataset)