# San Luis District, Turrubares Canton, San José Province

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District · Turrubares Canton 

# San Luis

San Luis is a district of Costa Rica in Turrubares Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **709 people** in 2021 on 44 km² (about 16 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 709people (2021)
- 43.8km²
- 6mapped services
- 869 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Luis?

San Luis had an estimated **709 people** in 2021 — 10.2% of Turrubares Canton, 464th of 472 districts. There are 886 women for every 1,000 men (below the Turrubares Canton figure of 915). Spread over 44 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 430th of 472 districts.

17.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Turrubares Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people.

0–4 ****41**

5–9 ****44**

10–14 ****41**

15–19 ****37**

20–24 ****56**

25–29 ****72**

30–34 ****68**

35–39 ****58**

40–44 ****52**

45–49 ****45**

50–54 ****47**

55–59 ****41**

60–64 ****38**

65–69 ****27**

70–74 ****18**

75+ ****24**

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 San Luis?

San Luis lies in [Turrubares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Carara](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/carara/), [Mercedes Sur](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/mercedes-sur/), [San Juan de Mata](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-juan-de-mata/) and [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pedro/). By area it is the 218th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 10.5% of [Turrubares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/). The centre of San Luis is about 42 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8344° N, 84.4536° 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 San Luis

### Nearby, outside San Luis

- Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram · theme park, San Juan de Mata8.4 km
- Plaza Km 42 · ruins, Escobal11 km
- Centro Turístico San Isidro · attraction, Barbacoas11 km
- Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe · nature reserve, Hacienda Vieja11 km
- Parador Fotográfico Orotina · attraction, Orotina12 km
- Carara National Park · national park, San Juan de Mata12 km
- San Caralampio · monument, San Mateo14 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Escobal14 km
- Butterfly · attraction, Tárcoles15 km
- Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate · museum, Desmonte15 km
- Piedras Negras Catarata · waterfall, Picagres15 km
- Minas del Aguacate · cave, Desmonte15 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: San Luis

- 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

- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)32 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose37 km

### Nearest railway station

Salinas (Caldera), about 28 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:19).

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 San Luis

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in San Luis. Settlements here lie between about 230 m and 1,158 m above sea level (median 869 m).

- Chirraca
- Marcos Pérez
- Piedra Blanca
- Piedra Vieja
- Pital
- Potenciana Arriba
- Quebrada Azul
- San Francisco
- San Francisco de Turrubares
- San Luis
- San Rafael

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 San Luis

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Azul
- Quebrada Barrios
- Quebrada Bejucal
- Quebrada Difuntos
- Quebrada Escandalosa
- Quebrada Mango
- Quebrada Pital
- Quebrada Polocha
- Quebrada Revolver
- Quebrada San Francisco
- Quebrada Zapotal
- Quebrada Zorrillal
- Río Turrubaritos

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Cerro Piedra Blanca · 1,377 m
- Alto Piedra Blanca · 1,000 m
- Alto Juan Chiquito · 606 m

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 San Luis and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Turrubares Canton, the warmest month is Mar (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Oct (22 °C), after allowing for this place being about 546 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 2,288 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 51 

Feb 23 29 

Mar 24 39 

Apr 24 108 

May 23 277 

Jun 23 265 

Jul 22 281 

Aug 22 268 

Sep 22 294 

Oct 22 337 

Nov 22 235 

Dec 22 104 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Luis

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Integral GS Medical Care · Orotina 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91236&mlon=-84.52040#map=17/9.91236/-84.52040) 

Bank Banco Popular · Orotina 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91040&mlon=-84.51955#map=17/9.91040/-84.51955) 

ATM National Bank · San Mateo 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93599&mlon=-84.52274#map=17/9.93599/-84.52274) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera MiGas · San Pablo 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91322&mlon=-84.44973#map=17/9.91322/-84.44973) 

Hotel La Casona De Tortuguero · San Pedro 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85387&mlon=-84.43056#map=17/9.85387/-84.43056) 

Mall Comercial Mi Bella Orotina · Orotina 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91336&mlon=-84.51960#map=17/9.91336/-84.51960) 

School Escuela San Luis · San Luis 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85054&mlon=-84.45648#map=17/9.85054/-84.45648) 

College Telesecundaria la Palma · Mercedes Sur 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78871&mlon=-84.38867#map=17/9.78871/-84.38867) 

Police station Delegación Policial San Luis · San Luis 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85092&mlon=-84.45689#map=17/9.85092/-84.45689) 

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 San Luis

Places mapped inside San Luis in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- Schools4
- 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 Turrubares Canton

- Carara
- San Juan de Mata
- San Pablo
- San Pedro

## Quick answers

- Where is San Luis?In Turrubares Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San Luis?709 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Luis?About 35 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Luis?About 16 people per km²
- What borders San Luis?Carara, Mercedes Sur, San Juan de Mata and San Pedro
- What is there to see in San Luis?Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram, Plaza Km 42, Centro Turístico San Isidro, Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe
- What time zone is San Luis in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Luis?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San Luis?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Luis?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Luis?Settlements lie between 230 m and 1,158 m
- What is the highest point in San Luis?Cerro Piedra Blanca (1,377 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Luis?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Luis?Clínica Integral GS Medical Care, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Luis?Banco Popular, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Luis?National Bank, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Luis?Gasolinera MiGas, about 8.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Luis?CR11604 (OCHA common operational dataset)