# Quebrada Honda District, Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province

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District · Nicoya Canton 

# Quebrada Honda

Quebrada Honda is a district of Costa Rica in Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **2,587 people** in 2021 on 109 km² (about 24 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,587people (2021)
- 109km²
- 17mapped services
- 24 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Quebrada Honda?

Quebrada Honda had an estimated **2,587 people** in 2021 — 4.5% of Nicoya Canton, 389th of 472 districts. There are 972 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nicoya Canton figure of 966). Spread over 109 km², that is about **24 people per km²**, 398th of 472 districts.

19.5% of people are children under 15 and 12.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 35 across Nicoya Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****169**

5–9 ****174**

10–14 ****162**

15–19 ****160**

20–24 ****172**

25–29 ****190**

30–34 ****228**

35–39 ****223**

40–44 ****193**

45–49 ****162**

50–54 ****154**

55–59 ****150**

60–64 ****137**

65–69 ****103**

70–74 ****72**

75+ ****138**

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 Quebrada Honda?

Quebrada Honda lies in [Nicoya Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bagaces](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/bagaces/bagaces/), [Mansión](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/mansion/), [Porozal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/canas/porozal/) and [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/san-antonio/). By area it is the 150th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 8.2% of [Nicoya Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/). The centre of Quebrada Honda is about 134 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.1902° N, 85.2810° 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 Quebrada Honda

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Quebrada Honda: 1 viewpoint.

- Puente de Río Tempisque (Puente La Amistad) · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Quebrada Honda

- Barra Honda National Park · national park, Mansión6.6 km
- Mirador Nacaome · viewpoint, Mansión9.0 km
- Playa Muerto · beach, Chira16 km
- Palo Verde National Park · nature reserve, Bagaces16 km
- Playa Calera · beach, Chira18 km
- La Roca · viewpoint, Bagaces18 km
- Organización para Estudios Tropicales OET · attraction, Bagaces18 km
- Playa Pochote · beach, Chira19 km
- Playa Roble · beach, Chira19 km
- Monumento de La Anexión del Partido de Nicoya · memorial, Nicoya20 km
- Café Diriá · attraction, Hojancha20 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: Quebrada Honda

- 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) · Nicoya47 km
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia53 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 05:50, 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 Quebrada Honda

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Quebrada Honda. Settlements here lie between about 15 m and 74 m above sea level (median 24 m).

- Botija
- Caballito
- Casitas
- Copal
- Finca Florida
- Las Juntas
- Loma Bonita
- Millal
- Paraíso
- Pochote
- Puerto Carazo
- Puerto Moreno
- Quebrada Honda
- Roblar
- San Juan
- Sonzapote
- Tortuguero
- Tres Esquinas

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 Quebrada Honda

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Catalina
- Quebrada Rojas
- Río Nacaome
- Río Pueblo Viejo

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 lagoon; 1 headland.

- Isla Verde
- Laguna Sonzapote
- Punta Moreno

### Hills and mountains

10 hills; 2 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Cerro Sonzapote · 330 m
- Cerro Quebrada Honda · 312 m
- Cerro Cacao · 307 m
- Cerro Copal · 274 m
- Cerro Minisango · 274 m
- Cerro Arena · 235 m
- Cerro Panamá · 182 m
- Cerro Alfo · 142 m
- Cerro Carazo · 83 m
- Cerro del Copal · 74 m
- Cerro Sombrero · 73 m
- Loma Isleta · 51 m
- Paso El Moral · 13 m

### Getting around

2 ports.

- Puerto Copal
- Puerto Moreno

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 Quebrada Honda 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Quebrada Honda

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ebais Quebrada Honda · Quebrada Honda 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18574&mlon=-85.29695#map=17/10.18574/-85.29695) 

Bank BAC Credomatic · Nicoya 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.15915&mlon=-85.44731#map=17/10.15915/-85.44731) 

ATM Auto Banco Nacional · Nicoya 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.14531&mlon=-85.45175#map=17/10.14531/-85.45175) 

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Full · Quebrada Honda 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18788&mlon=-85.29495#map=17/10.18788/-85.29495) 

Hotel Hotel y Cabinas Los Geranios · Mansión 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.14223&mlon=-85.33133#map=17/10.14223/-85.33133) 

Mall Plaza Amara · Nicoya 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.15953&mlon=-85.44736#map=17/10.15953/-85.44736) 

School Escuela Tortuguero · Quebrada Honda 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18497&mlon=-85.27739#map=17/10.18497/-85.27739) 

College Liceo de Copal · Quebrada Honda 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.16872&mlon=-85.26450#map=17/10.16872/-85.26450) 

Police station Delegación Policial Quebrada Honda · Quebrada Honda 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18528&mlon=-85.29788#map=17/10.18528/-85.29788) 

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 Quebrada Honda

Places mapped inside Quebrada Honda in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants2
- 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 Nicoya Canton

- Belén de Nosarita
- Mansión
- Nicoya
- Nosara
- San Antonio
- Sámara

## Quick answers

- Where is Quebrada Honda?In Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Quebrada Honda?2,587 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Quebrada Honda?About 36 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Quebrada Honda?About 24 people per km²
- What borders Quebrada Honda?Bagaces, Mansión, Porozal and San Antonio
- What is there to see in Quebrada Honda?Puente de Río Tempisque (Puente La Amistad)
- What time zone is Quebrada Honda in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Quebrada Honda?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Quebrada Honda?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Quebrada Honda?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Quebrada Honda?Settlements lie between 15 m and 74 m
- What is the highest point in Quebrada Honda?Cerro Sonzapote (330 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Quebrada Honda?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Quebrada Honda?Ebais Quebrada Honda, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Quebrada Honda?BAC Credomatic, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Quebrada Honda?Auto Banco Nacional, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Quebrada Honda?Estación de Servicio Full, about 1.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Quebrada Honda?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Quebrada Honda?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Quebrada Honda?CR50204 (OCHA common operational dataset)