District · Nicoya Canton
# Belén de Nosarita

Belén de Nosarita is a district of Costa Rica in Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated 3,051 people in 2021 on 123 km² (about 25 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 3,051 people (2021)
- 123 km²
- 26 mapped services
- 232 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Belén de Nosarita?

Belén de Nosarita had an estimated 3,051 people in 2021 — 5.3% of Nicoya Canton, 365th of 472 districts. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nicoya Canton figure of 966). Spread over 123 km², that is about 25 people per km², 389th of 472 districts.

21.6% of people are children under 15 and 11.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 35 across Nicoya Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 219
- 5–9 223
- 10–14 216
- 15–19 223
- 20–24 233
- 25–29 239
- 30–34 229
- 35–39 230
- 40–44 216
- 45–49 183
- 50–54 167
- 55–59 166
- 60–64 152
- 65–69 122
- 70–74 92
- 75+ 141

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Belén de Nosarita?

Belén de Nosarita lies in Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. It borders 5 other districts: Hojancha, Nicoya, Nosara, Puerto Carrillo and Sámara. By area it is the 134th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 9.2% of Nicoya Canton. The centre of Belén de Nosarita is about 157 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9992° N, 85.5170° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Belén de Nosarita

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Belén de Nosarita: 1 viewpoint.
- Belén Waterfall · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Belén de Nosarita
- Parador Fotográfico Hojancha · attraction, Hojancha 13 km
- Café Diriá · attraction, Hojancha 14 km
- Beach Izquierda · beach, Sámara 14 km
- Letras Nosara · attraction, Nosara 15 km
- Riddle Falls · waterfall, Sámara 15 km
- Mirador de Carrillo · viewpoint, Puerto Carrillo 15 km
- Mirador de Carrillo · viewpoint, Puerto Carrillo 15 km
- Zona Protectora Cerro de la Cruz · nature reserve, Nicoya 16 km
- Monumento de La Anexión del Partido de Nicoya · memorial, Nicoya 17 km
- Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary · attraction, Nosara 17 km
- Nosara Art Gallery · gallery, Nosara 18 km
- Nature Reserve Entrance · viewpoint, Nosara 18 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Belén de Nosarita
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya 15 km
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia 66 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 05:50, sunset around 17:23).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Belén de Nosarita

Open gazetteers list 25 villages, towns and localities in Belén de Nosarita. Settlements here lie between about 116 m and 672 m above sea level (median 232 m).
- Arcos
- Balsal
- Balsar
- Belén
- Caimitalito
- Concepción
- Cuajiniquil
- Cuesta Grande
- El Portal
- Juntas
- Los Arcos
- Los Suárez
- Maquenco
- Minas
- Miramar
- Naranjal
- Naranjalito
- Nosarita
- Paso Nosara
- Platanillo
- Quebrada Bonita
- San Francisco
- San Josecito
- San Josecito de Cuesta Grande
- Zaragoza

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Belén de Nosarita

Named natural and historic features inside Belén de Nosarita, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

19 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Chancha
- Quebrada Cuajiniquil
- Quebrada Garita
- Quebrada Guatuza
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Minas
- Quebrada Naranjal
- Quebrada Ojochal
- Quebrada Poza Larga
- Quebrada Pánfilo
- Quebrada Salto Grande
- Quebrada Santa Rosa
- Quebrada Tallo
- Quebrada Tigra
- Quebrada Verde
- Río Gamalotal
- Río Micos
- Río Quirimán
- Río Zapote

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains; 2 hills.
- Cerro Platanillo · 657 m
- Cerro Copetón · 596 m
- Cerro Balsal · 558 m
- Cerro Pirital · 482 m
- Cerro Maquenco · 478 m
- Cerro Ojochillal · 470 m
- Cerro Miramar · 442 m
- Cerro Colegallal · 282 m
- Cerro de Río Frío · 94 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Belén de Nosarita and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nicoya Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). 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 January.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 28 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 4 |
| Mar | 29 | 5 |
| Apr | 29 | 38 |
| May | 28 | 220 |
| Jun | 27 | 227 |
| Jul | 27 | 182 |
| Aug | 27 | 227 |
| Sep | 27 | 303 |
| Oct | 26 | 337 |
| Nov | 26 | 151 |
| Dec | 27 | 24 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Belén de Nosarita
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Cruz Roja Hojancha · Hojancha | 13 km | Map |
| Bank | Alpina · Belén de Nosarita | 3.7 km | Map |
| ATM | Davi Vienda · Sámara | 13 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Estacion de Servicio Sámara · Sámara | 8.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Nosara Hideaway & Mountain View Cabins · Belén de Nosarita | 2.7 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza Hojancha · Hojancha | 13 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Cuesta Grande · Belén de Nosarita | 1.4 km | Map |
| College | Liceo de Belén · Belén de Nosarita | 4.0 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial Belén de Nosarita · Belén de Nosarita | 3.8 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Belén de Nosarita

Places mapped inside Belén de Nosarita in open map data, by type.
- Banks 1
- Hotels 3
- Schools 16
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 4
- Police stations 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Nicoya Canton
- Mansión
- Nicoya
- Nosara
- Quebrada Honda
- San Antonio
- Sámara

## Quick answers
- Where is Belén de Nosarita? In Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Belén de Nosarita? 3,051 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Belén de Nosarita? About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Belén de Nosarita? About 25 people per km²
- What borders Belén de Nosarita? Hojancha, Nicoya, Nosara, Puerto Carrillo and Sámara
- What is there to see in Belén de Nosarita? Belén Waterfall
- What time zone is Belén de Nosarita in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Belén de Nosarita? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Belén de Nosarita? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Belén de Nosarita? 25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Belén de Nosarita? Settlements lie between 116 m and 672 m
- What is the highest point in Belén de Nosarita? Cerro Platanillo (657 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Belén de Nosarita? December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Belén de Nosarita? Cruz Roja Hojancha, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Belén de Nosarita? Alpina, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Belén de Nosarita? Davi Vienda, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Belén de Nosarita? Estacion de Servicio Sámara, about 8.8 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Belén de Nosarita? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Belén de Nosarita? CR50207 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 123.0 km²
- P-code: CR50207
- Canton: Nicoya Canton

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/belen-de-nosarita/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.