District · Osa Canton # Puerto Cortés Puerto Cortés is a district of Costa Rica in Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated 8,785 people in 2021 on 234 km² (about 37 per km²). 54 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 129 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8,785 people (2021) - 234 km² - 129 mapped services - 41 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Puerto Cortés? Puerto Cortés had an estimated 8,785 people in 2021 — 28.1% of Osa Canton, 200th of 472 districts. There are 923 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Osa Canton figure of 928). Spread over 234 km², that is about 37 people per km², 355th of 472 districts. 23.4% of people are children under 15 and 10.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Osa Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. - 0–4 730 - 5–9 706 - 10–14 620 - 15–19 448 - 20–24 539 - 25–29 603 - 30–34 748 - 35–39 764 - 40–44 700 - 45–49 542 - 50–54 503 - 55–59 518 - 60–64 454 - 65–69 356 - 70–74 217 - 75+ 337 Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Puerto Cortés? Puerto Cortés lies in Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. It borders 5 other districts: Bahía Ballena, Colinas, Palmar, Pejibaye and Sierpe. By area it is the 63rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 12.1% of Osa Canton. The centre of Puerto Cortés is about 116 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.0233° N, 83.5657° W. Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Puerto Cortés OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Puerto Cortés: 4 attractions; 1 waterfall. - El Pavon · waterfall - Bellezas Terraba Tour · attraction - Grijalba-2 · attraction - Lost Pools · attraction - MCEC Innoceana · attraction ### Nearby, outside Puerto Cortés - Batambal · attraction, Palmar 11 km - Playa Ventanas · beach, Bahía Ballena 14 km - Waterfal · waterfall, Palmar 15 km - Las Bolas · attraction, Palmar 16 km - Finca 6 Archeological Site · archaeological site, Palmar 16 km - Diquís spheres (Ancient Spheres) · attraction, Palmar 16 km - Museo de Las Esferas · museum, Palmar 16 km - El Silencio · attraction, Palmar 16 km - Playa Ballena · beach, Bahía Ballena 18 km - Catarata Namú · waterfall, Pejibaye 19 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: Puerto Cortés - 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 59 km - Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) · Puerto Jimenez 62 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 05:41, sunset around 17:17). 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 Puerto Cortés Open gazetteers list 54 villages, towns and localities in Puerto Cortés. The largest with a recorded population: Puerto Cortés (3,850). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 694 m above sea level (median 41 m). - Balsar - Balsar Abajo - Balsar Arriba - Barrio 11 - Barrio 9 - Barrio Finca Marañon - Barrio Lajas - Barrio Perezoso - Barrio San Antonio - Bocabrava - Bocachica - Canadá - Cementerio - Cerrón - Chontales - Cinco Esquinas - Coopemangle - Coronado - Delicias - El Embarcadero - El Mango - El Muñeco - El Renacimiento - Embarcadero - Fuente - Imas - Jeannethe Pacheco - La Laguna - Las Delicias - Las Parcelas - Lourdes - Macho Monte - Montreal - Ojo de Agua - Ojochal - Ojochal Arriba - Parcelas - Precario - Pueblo Nuevo - Puerto Cortés - Punta Mala - Punta Mala Arriba - Renacimiento - San Buenaventura - San Buenaventura Arriba - San José - San Juan - San Marcos - San Rafael - Santa Cecilia - Tagual - Tortuga Abajo - Tres Ríos - Yuca Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Puerto Cortés Named natural and historic features inside Puerto Cortés, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 20 rivers and streams. - Estero Bolsón - Quebrada Aguacate - Quebrada Cruz - Quebrada Fría - Quebrada Honda - Quebrada Lajas - Quebrada Mona - Quebrada Ojo de Agua - Quebrada Peje - Quebrada Rey - Quebrada San Buena - Quebrada Seca - Quebrada Sándalo - Quebrada Tigre - Quebrada Zapatero - Río Balsar - Río Balso - Río Coronado - Río Pavón - Río Punta Mala ### Coast and islands 8 islands; 1 beach; 1 lagoon; 1 headland. - Isla Bocabrava - Isla Bocachica - Isla Botón - Isla Encanto - Isla La Sorpresa - Isla Trocha - Isla Verde - Isla Viuda - Laguna Ciega - Playa Bocachica - Punta Mala ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Alto Vista de Mar · 985 m - Alto Sándalo · 850 m - Alto Miramar · 829 m ### Getting around 1 airport. - Paso Canoas Airport 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 Puerto Cortés and the best time to visit Using the climate of Osa 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 Puerto Cortés | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Hospital Tomas Casas Casajus · Puerto Cortés | 4.5 km | Map | | Bank | Coopealianza · Puerto Cortés | 4.7 km | Map | | ATM | Banco Popular · Puerto Cortés | 4.5 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Gasolinera La Palma · Puerto Cortés | 8.0 km | Map | | Hotel | Bocaraca Lodge · Puerto Cortés | 2.9 km | Map | | Mall | Plaza Cinco Ventanas · Bahía Ballena | 13 km | Map | | School | Escuela San Carlos · Puerto Cortés | 1.1 km | Map | | College | INA - Centro de Formación Profesional de Osa · Puerto Cortés | 8.4 km | Map | | Police station | Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Osa · Puerto Cortés | 4.5 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 Puerto Cortés Places mapped inside Puerto Cortés in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 4 - Banks 2 - ATMs 1 - Petrol pumps 1 - Hotels 46 - Schools 19 - Colleges and universities 1 - Pharmacies 3 - Restaurants 48 - Police stations 2 - Dental clinics 2 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 Osa Canton - Bahía Ballena - Bahía Drake - Palmar - Piedras Blancas - Sierpe ## Quick answers - Where is Puerto Cortés? In Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Puerto Cortés? 8,785 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Puerto Cortés? About 35 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Puerto Cortés? About 37 people per km² - What borders Puerto Cortés? Bahía Ballena, Colinas, Palmar, Pejibaye and Sierpe - What is there to see in Puerto Cortés? Bellezas Terraba Tour, El Pavon, Grijalba-2, Lost Pools - What time zone is Puerto Cortés in? UTC−6 - What currency is used in Puerto Cortés? Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Puerto Cortés? Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Puerto Cortés? 54 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Puerto Cortés? Settlements lie between 1 m and 694 m - What is the highest point in Puerto Cortés? Alto Vista de Mar (985 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Puerto Cortés? January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Puerto Cortés? Hospital Tomas Casas Casajus, about 4.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Puerto Cortés? Coopealianza, about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Puerto Cortés? Banco Popular, about 4.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Puerto Cortés? Gasolinera La Palma, about 8.0 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Puerto Cortés? 4 mapped - How many banks are in Puerto Cortés? 2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Puerto Cortés? 1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Puerto Cortés? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Puerto Cortés? CR60501 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: District - Area: 234.4 km² - P-code: CR60501 - Canton: Osa Canton --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/osa/puerto-cortes/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.