District · Nicoya Canton
# San Antonio

San Antonio is a district of Costa Rica in Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated 7,123 people in 2021 on 339 km² (about 21 per km²). 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 7,123 people (2021)
- 339 km²
- 23 mapped services
- 43 m typical elevation

## How many people live in San Antonio?

San Antonio had an estimated 7,123 people in 2021 — 12.5% of Nicoya Canton, 240th of 472 districts. There are 975 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nicoya Canton figure of 966). Spread over 339 km², that is about 21 people per km², 407th of 472 districts.

19.3% of people are children under 15 and 12.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 35 across Nicoya Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.
- 0–4 443
- 5–9 499
- 10–14 434
- 15–19 366
- 20–24 422
- 25–29 511
- 30–34 671
- 35–39 660
- 40–44 556
- 45–49 472
- 50–54 444
- 55–59 419
- 60–64 371
- 65–69 284
- 70–74 199
- 75+ 372

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

## Where is San Antonio?

San Antonio lies in Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. It borders 6 other districts: Bagaces, Bolsón, Diriá, Mansión, Nicoya and Quebrada Honda. By area it is the 31st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 25.4% of Nicoya Canton. The centre of San Antonio is about 146 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2534° N, 85.3804° W.

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

## Things to see in and around San Antonio

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Antonio: 1 museum.
- Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega · museum

### Nearby, outside San Antonio
- Barra Honda National Park · national park, Mansión 8.9 km
- Mirador Nacaome · viewpoint, Mansión 10 km
- Palo Verde National Park · nature reserve, Bagaces 11 km
- Organización para Estudios Tropicales OET · attraction, Bagaces 11 km
- La Roca · viewpoint, Bagaces 12 km
- Puente de Río Tempisque (Puente La Amistad) · viewpoint, Quebrada Honda 15 km
- Monumento de La Anexión del Partido de Nicoya · memorial, Nicoya 15 km
- Zona Protectora Cerro de la Cruz · nature reserve, Nicoya 16 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: San Antonio
- 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
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia 42 km
- Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya 43 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); 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 San Antonio

Open gazetteers list 40 villages, towns and localities in San Antonio. Settlements here lie between about 11 m and 153 m above sea level (median 43 m).
- Biscoyol
- Bolsa
- Buenos Aires
- Cañal
- Chira
- Conchal
- Corallillo
- Corral de Piedra
- Corralillo
- Cuba
- El Piave
- El Rosario
- El Tamarindo
- Flor
- Florida
- Guayabal
- Guayabo
- La Bolsa
- La Cuesta
- Los Ángeles
- Matamba
- Montañita
- Monte Galán
- Moracia
- México
- Ojo de Agua
- Palos Negros
- Piave
- Piedras Blancas
- Pozas
- Pozo de Agua
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Puerto Humo
- Rosario
- San Antonio
- San Lázaro
- San Vicente
- Talolinga
- Zapote
- Ángeles

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

## Landscape and landmarks of San Antonio

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Laguna Roblar
- Quebrada Biscoyol
- Quebrada Jícaro
- Quebrada Matamba
- Quebrada del Zapote
- Río Corralillo
- Río Garzón
- Río San Antonio
- Río San Lázaro
- Río Viejo

### Coast and islands

3 lagoons; 2 islands.
- Isla Pájaros
- Isla Saíno
- Laguna Corral de Piedra
- Laguna Lava Maíz
- Laguna Mata Redonda

### Hills and mountains

26 hills; 4 mountains.
- Cerro Cardones · 495 m
- Cerro Caballito · 468 m
- Cerro Portillo · 454 m
- Cerro Tierra Colorada · 442 m
- Loma Rica · 402 m
- Cerro Chira · 360 m
- Cerro Cruces · 352 m
- Cerro Colorado · 334 m
- Cerro La Cruz de Mayo · 288 m
- Cerro Ramoncillo · 271 m
- Cerro Zapote · 270 m
- Loma Zacate · 269 m
- Loma Cuartel · 253 m
- Cerro Matagalpa · 216 m
- Cerro Mesas · 199 m
- Loma Raspa · 141 m
- Loma La Rusia · 133 m
- Cerro Pantaleón · 132 m
- Loma Biscoyol · 122 m
- Cerro Brisas · 105 m
- Cerro Conchal · 105 m
- Loma La América · 100 m
- Cerro La Flor · 88 m
- Cerro La Cueva · 86 m

…and 6 more.

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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Ebais Quebrada Honda · Quebrada Honda | 12 km | Map |
| Bank | BAC Credomatic · Nicoya | 13 km | Map |
| ATM | Auto Banco Nacional · Nicoya | 14 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Estación de Servicio Full · Quebrada Honda | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | Rancho Humo Estancia · San Antonio | 7.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza Amara · Nicoya | 13 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Cañal · San Antonio | 1.2 km | Map |
| College | Colegio Técnico Profesional de Corralillo · San Antonio | 3.5 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial de San Antonio · San Antonio | 8.2 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 San Antonio

Places mapped inside San Antonio in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 4
- Schools 14
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 3
- 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
- Belén de Nosarita
- Mansión
- Nicoya
- Nosara
- Quebrada Honda
- Sámara

## Quick answers
- Where is San Antonio? In Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San Antonio? 7,123 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Antonio? About 37 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Antonio? About 21 people per km²
- What borders San Antonio? Bagaces, Bolsón, Diriá, Mansión, Nicoya and Quebrada Honda
- What is there to see in San Antonio? Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega
- What time zone is San Antonio in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Antonio? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San Antonio? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Antonio? 40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Antonio? Settlements lie between 11 m and 153 m
- What is the highest point in San Antonio? Cerro Cardones (495 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Antonio? December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Antonio? Ebais Quebrada Honda, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Antonio? BAC Credomatic, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Antonio? Auto Banco Nacional, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Antonio? Estación de Servicio Full, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Antonio? CR50203 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 339.4 km²
- P-code: CR50203
- Canton: Nicoya Canton

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