About Santa Cruz, Guanacaste Province

With a population of around 12,300, Santa Cruz sits in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. The city operates in the America/Costa Rica time zone.

In 2025, Santa Cruz averaged an annual temperature of 81°F, with hottest temperatures reaching 99°F in March and lowest around 71°F in December. The city received approximately 92 inches of precipitation during the year.