Potrero
in Santa Cruz of Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.459 and -85.772 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 27' 33" and W -85° 46' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Colon - CRC
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:31 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:25 am and 5:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Costa Rica in Central America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Costa Rica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Costa Rica. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Potrero

Potrero in Santa Cruz (Provincia de Guanacaste) is a city in Costa Rica about 120 mi (or 194 km) west of San Jose, the country's capital city.

Local time in Potrero is now 11:31 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Costa Rica with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 6 airports in the vicinity of Potrero. The closest airport in Costa Rica is Flamingo Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Area de Conservación Guanacaste in a distance of 98 mi (or 158 km), East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Liberia, Zapotal, Bejuco, Tilaran and Rivas. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 92 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

33°C (92 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

35°C (95 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Playa Conchal The Westin Golf Resort & Spa

Address
4,7 mi
PLAYA CONCHAL
2325150 Playa Conchal
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Buena Onda - Adults Only

Address
7,6 mi
Del Ancla 200 m este y 700 m sur
50503 Coco
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Numu Cabinas

Address
0,9 mi
Hwy 911 just east of Bahia Del Sol
Potrero
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sugar Beach

Address
1,2 mi
Playa Pan De Azucar
Las Catalinas
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Paradise Flamingo Beach Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Playa Flamingo
111 Flamingo, Guanacaste
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Mariner Inn

Address
2,3 mi
Frente de Antiqua Marina, Conchal
5111 Playa Flamingo
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casas del Toro Playa Flamingo

Address
2,5 mi
500 meters past Mar Vista
50301 Playa Flamingo
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Conchal Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
200m Sur Escuela
50308 Brasilito
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Chantel Suites

Address
7,3 mi
Vista Marina
10002 Coco
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bahia Esmeralda

Address
0,1 mi
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva
50308 Guanacaste
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Kayak Fishing - Costa Rica, Potrero

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 28:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adi Ljubovic

Kayak Fishing in Potrero, Costa Rica. Jun/July 2011.


Beachfront Vacation Rental Costa Rica

Published: March 11, 2012
Length: 31:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PacificBeachCondo

Exclusive Pacific Beach Condominium Available For Rental Pacific Beach is an exclusive, intimate, community comprised of only 14 units and is situated directly oceanfront on beautiful Playa...


CR Connection - Playa Potrero, Costa Rica

Published: November 26, 2008
Length: 20:39 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: mnorrboma

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Twilight Sunset in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica [1080p HD] [Canon 70D]

Published: January 29, 2015
Length: 10:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thisisjenna88

1 hour sunset/ twilight fast forwarded 20x. Taken in Potrero Bay, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Filmed on a Canon EOS 70D, January 28, 2015.


Foreclosure estate Potrero, Costa Rica

Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 43:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YFR in CR

This is a "handyman special" bank repo on the outskirts of Potrero. Less than 2km from the beaches of The Gold Coast, it boasts a 7000 sq.ft. lot with a large four bedroom, 3.5 bath house that...


Casa d'Art handyman special in Potrero, Costa Rica US$299,000

Published: December 26, 2013
Length: 55:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YFR in CR

Perched on the hills overlooking Playa Prieta, Penca and Azucar this is a "handyman special" that needs lots 'o lovin' but has the potential to be your special Costa Rican hideaway. Located...


Costa Rica Flor de Pacifico Sueno al Mar

Published: July 10, 2013
Length: 55:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stefano Borali

Villaggi Flor de Pacifico: Villaggio 5 "Sueno al Mar" nella regione del Guanacaste a Potrero in Costa Rica.


Las Catalinas - Bikepark, Guanacaste

Published: August 27, 2013
Length: 29:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: T1AncRiX

Un chante muy caliente pero con vistas soñadas de las playas Potrero y Danta. Bosques tupidos, quebradas, bosque seco, en resumen de todo un poco.


Casa Gecko, Surfside Costa Rica

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 00:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YFR in CR

Planning a vacay to Costa Rica? You can spend your vacation in this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home just 200yd from Surfside Beach! Enjoy this charming home and pool with all the conveniences...


Buy the Beach Condo of your dreams!

Published: May 10, 2012
Length: 37:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KarensRealEstate

Located in the great area of Potrero Beach, the most of the exclusivities with this condo in this complex. Incredible complex where you can enjoy of private pool, BBQ area, gazebo, locked up...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Marazul

Marazul Location Coastal HighwayPotrero, Guanacaste,Costa Rica Planned Construction2009 Height 36 m (118 ft) Stories 9 Architect Polini & Martinez Architectos Structural Engineer IECA Costa Rica Marazul is a development consisting of 58 beachfront residences in two 9-story mid-rises located within the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica, and across from the Flamingo Marina. The project is being built upon 13,000 meters of titled land that was part of the original Spanish Land Grant.

Located at 10.4558, -85.7708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Geography of Costa Rica, Populated places in Costa Rica


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Puerto Potrero, Potrero