District · Buenos Aires Canton
# Boruca

Boruca is a district of Costa Rica in Buenos Aires Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated 3,287 people in 2021 on 126 km² (about 26 per km²). 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 3,287 people (2021)
- 126 km²
- 16 mapped services
- 546 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Boruca?

Boruca had an estimated 3,287 people in 2021 — 6.1% of Buenos Aires Canton, 354th of 472 districts. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Buenos Aires Canton figure of 984). Spread over 126 km², that is about 26 people per km², 385th of 472 districts.

26.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 27 across Buenos Aires Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 293
- 5–9 307
- 10–14 285
- 15–19 287
- 20–24 292
- 25–29 322
- 30–34 281
- 35–39 250
- 40–44 209
- 45–49 175
- 50–54 149
- 55–59 126
- 60–64 101
- 65–69 80
- 70–74 48
- 75+ 82

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

## Where is Boruca?

Boruca lies in Buenos Aires Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. It borders 6 other districts: Buenos Aires, Chánguena, Colinas, Palmar, Pilas and Potrero Grande. By area it is the 131st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 5.3% of Buenos Aires Canton. The centre of Boruca is about 131 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.0148° N, 83.3323° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Boruca

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Boruca: 2 museums.
- Museo Comunitario Indígena de Boruca · museum
- Museo Comunitario Rey Curré · museum

### Nearby, outside Boruca
- Waterfal · waterfall, Palmar 13 km
- El Silencio · attraction, Palmar 14 km
- Refugio Verde Azul · nature reserve, Piedras Blancas 16 km
- Batambal · attraction, Palmar 17 km
- Rincón Ecológico Cultural Térraba · attraction, Potrero Grande 17 km
- Centro Turístico Los Chocuacos · attraction, Potrero Grande 18 km
- Finca 6 Archeological Site · archaeological site, Palmar 20 km
- Diquís spheres (Ancient Spheres) · attraction, Palmar 20 km
- Museo de Las Esferas · museum, Palmar 20 km
- Las Bolas · attraction, Palmar 20 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: Boruca
- 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
- Golfito Airport (GLF) · Golfito 43 km
- Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) · Puerto Jimenez 54 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40, sunset around 17:16).

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 Boruca

Open gazetteers list 27 villages, towns and localities in Boruca. Settlements here lie between about 70 m and 784 m above sea level (median 546 m).
- Alto de Las Moras
- Alto del Mojón
- Bajos de Veragua
- Bellavista
- Boruca
- Cajón
- Calienta Tigre
- Camancragua
- Chamba
- Changuenita
- Curré
- Dobocragua
- Doboncragua
- Guácimo
- La Presa
- Lagarto
- Mano de Tigre
- Miravalles
- Paso Disciplina
- Puerto Nuevo
- Rey Curré
- San Bosco
- San Joaquín
- Santa Cruz
- Shamba
- Tigre
- Tres Ríos

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Boruca

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

### Water

23 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Laguna Carse
- Quebrada Ayatimba
- Quebrada Boruca
- Quebrada Bracác
- Quebrada Bruncri
- Quebrada Cementario
- Quebrada Chamba
- Quebrada Disciplina
- Quebrada Guasjiba
- Quebrada Hato Viejo
- Quebrada Mano de Tigre
- Quebrada Mora
- Quebrada Mora
- Quebrada Moracho
- Quebrada Rujbó
- Quebrada San Joaquín
- Quebrada San Luis
- Quebrada Sardina
- Quebrada Shoseragua
- Quebrada Siba
- Quebrada Sucia
- Quebrada Yan
- Río Currés
- Río Veraguas

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains.
- Cerro Volcán · 830 m
- Alto del Mojón · 661 m
- Alto Gridrun · 658 m
- Mano de Tigre · 580 m
- Cerro Naranja · 352 m
- Alto Correviento · 349 m
- Cerro Cuasrán · 285 m
- Alto Dutú · 191 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 Boruca and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Buenos Aires Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Nov (21 °C). About 2,124 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (266 mm) and the driest Feb (49 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 | 21 | 86 |
| Feb | 22 | 49 |
| Mar | 23 | 63 |
| Apr | 23 | 108 |
| May | 23 | 250 |
| Jun | 22 | 219 |
| Jul | 22 | 252 |
| Aug | 22 | 228 |
| Sep | 22 | 209 |
| Oct | 21 | 263 |
| Nov | 21 | 266 |
| Dec | 21 | 132 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Boruca
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Clínica CCSS Palmar Sur · Palmar | 16 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Nacional · Palmar | 15 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Popular · Puerto Cortés | 24 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Servicentro El Brujo · Buenos Aires | 11 km | Map |
| Hotel | Brunka Lodge · Palmar | 15 km | Map |
| Mall | Centro Comercial Diquis · Palmar | 15 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Bellavista · Boruca | 1.0 km | Map |
| College | Liceo Rural Yimba Caj · Boruca | 7.8 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial de Pilas · Pilas | 13 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 Boruca

Places mapped inside Boruca in open map data, by type.
- Schools 15
- Colleges and universities 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 Buenos Aires Canton
- Biolley
- Brunka
- Buenos Aires
- Chánguena
- Colinas
- Pilas
- Potrero Grande
- Volcán

## Quick answers
- Where is Boruca? In Buenos Aires Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Boruca? 3,287 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Boruca? About 28 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Boruca? About 26 people per km²
- What borders Boruca? Buenos Aires, Chánguena, Colinas, Palmar, Pilas and Potrero Grande
- What is there to see in Boruca? Museo Comunitario Indígena de Boruca, Museo Comunitario Rey Curré
- What time zone is Boruca in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Boruca? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Boruca? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Boruca? 27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Boruca? Settlements lie between 70 m and 784 m
- What is the highest point in Boruca? Cerro Volcán (830 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Boruca? January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Boruca? Clínica CCSS Palmar Sur, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Boruca? Banco Nacional, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Boruca? Banco Popular, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Boruca? Servicentro El Brujo, about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Boruca? CR60304 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 125.8 km²
- P-code: CR60304
- Canton: Buenos Aires Canton

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