# Pacuarito District, Siquirres Canton, Limón Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/pacuarito/ District · Siquirres Canton # Pacuarito Pacuarito is a district of Costa Rica in Siquirres Canton, Limón Province. It had an estimated **10,696 people** in 2021 on 220 km² (about 49 per km²). 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 37 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 10,696people (2021) - 220km² - 37mapped services - 43 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Pacuarito? Pacuarito had an estimated **10,696 people** in 2021 — 16.4% of Siquirres Canton, 157th of 472 districts. There are 920 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Siquirres Canton figure of 919). Spread over 220 km², that is about **49 people per km²**, 335th of 472 districts. 24.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Siquirres Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****860** 5–9 ****859** 10–14 ****892** 15–19 ****990** 20–24 ****1,019** 25–29 ****1,007** 30–34 ****821** 35–39 ****787** 40–44 ****696** 45–49 ****585** 50–54 ****555** 55–59 ****498** 60–64 ****411** 65–69 ****287** 70–74 ****176** 75+ ****253** 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 Pacuarito? Pacuarito lies in [Siquirres Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/), [Limón Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Batán](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/matina/batan/), [Chirripó](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/turrialba/chirripo/), [Reventazón](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/reventazon/), [Siquirres](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/siquirres/) and [Tres Equis](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/turrialba/tres-equis/). By area it is the 73rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 25.7% of [Siquirres Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/). The centre of Pacuarito is about 75 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.1069° N, 83.4274° 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 Pacuarito ### Nearby, outside Pacuarito - Exploradores Outdoors · gallery, Siquirres6.8 km - Finca ECOTURISMO BANANERO · attraction, Siquirres6.8 km - Parador Fotográfico Matina · attraction, Matina15 km - Parque Nacional Barbilla · national park, Chirripó18 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: Pacuarito - 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 - Limón International Airport (LIO) · Limón47 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose80 km ### Nearest railway station Siquirres (Siquirres), about 8.4 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:42, sunset around 17:14). 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 Pacuarito Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Pacuarito. Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 311 m above sea level (median 43 m). - Alto Las Brisas - Alto Mirador - Buenos Aires - Cimarrones - Culpepper - Cultivez - Dueri - El Porvenir - Finca Cocles - Finca Corsega - Finca Freeman 1 - Finca Freeman 2 - Finca Panamá - Finca Perla 2 - Finca Perla 3 - Freehold - Freeman - Galicia - Isla Nueva - Jameikäri - Leona - Madre de Dios - Manila - Monteverde - Monteverde de Siquirres - Pacuarito - Perla - Perlita - Río Hondo - San Carlos - San Isidro - San Luis - San Pablo - Santa Rosa - Ten Switch - Trinidad - Tsinikicha - Tsiöbata - Unión Campesina - Uvita 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 Pacuarito Named natural and historic features inside Pacuarito, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Diablo - Quebrada Espavel - Quebrada Leona - Quebrada Rosita - Quebrada Trinidad - Rio Hondo - Rio Pacuare - Río Caño Azul - Río Cimarrones - Río Cimarrones Viejo - Río Pacuare - Río Pacuarito - Río Punta de Riel - Río San Miguel ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains. - Alto Yoliyal · 573 m - Alto Mirador · 369 m ### Estates 2 estates. - Finca Valverde - Hacienda Ojo de Agua 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 Pacuarito and the best time to visit Using the climate of Siquirres Canton, the warmest month is May (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 119 Feb 19 70 Mar 20 76 Apr 21 117 May 21 243 Jun 21 239 Jul 20 253 Aug 21 214 Sep 21 231 Oct 20 285 Nov 20 258 Dec 20 162 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pacuarito Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Médico Vacar · Siquirres 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09837&mlon=-83.50584#map=17/10.09837/-83.50584) Bank Banco Popular · Siquirres 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09841&mlon=-83.50525#map=17/10.09841/-83.50525) ATM Banco Popular · Batán 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08469&mlon=-83.34008#map=17/10.08469/-83.34008) Petrol pump Servicentro Siquirres · Siquirres 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09120&mlon=-83.50341#map=17/10.09120/-83.50341) Hotel Shanti Lodge · Pacuarito 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07385&mlon=-83.43179#map=17/10.07385/-83.43179) Mall Plaza Sikiares 1911 · Siquirres 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09816&mlon=-83.50461#map=17/10.09816/-83.50461) School Escuela Cimarrones · Pacuarito 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09720&mlon=-83.42405#map=17/10.09720/-83.42405) College Colegio Universitario de Limón · Siquirres 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09462&mlon=-83.49849#map=17/10.09462/-83.49849) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Siquirres · Siquirres 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09467&mlon=-83.49743#map=17/10.09467/-83.49743) 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 Pacuarito Places mapped inside Pacuarito in open map data, by type. - Hotels9 - Schools20 - Restaurants8 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 Siquirres Canton - Alegría - El Cairo - Florida - Germania - Reventazón - Siquirres ## Quick answers - Where is Pacuarito?In Siquirres Canton, Limón Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Pacuarito?10,696 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Pacuarito?About 29 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Pacuarito?About 49 people per km² - What borders Pacuarito?Batán, Chirripó, Reventazón, Siquirres and Tres Equis - What is there to see in Pacuarito?Exploradores Outdoors, Finca ECOTURISMO BANANERO, Parador Fotográfico Matina, Parque Nacional Barbilla - What time zone is Pacuarito in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Pacuarito?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Pacuarito?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pacuarito?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pacuarito?Settlements lie between 1 m and 311 m - What is the highest point in Pacuarito?Alto Yoliyal (573 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Pacuarito?January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Pacuarito?Centro Médico Vacar, about 8.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pacuarito?Banco Popular, about 8.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pacuarito?Banco Popular, about 9.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pacuarito?Servicentro Siquirres, about 8.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pacuarito?CR70302 (OCHA common operational dataset)