Tips and Tricks

  • Before you leave home, scan your passport signature page and email it to yourself.
  • Make a copy of your passport signature page and the entry stamp. Carry this copy with you at all times.
  • If you plan on using your credit card, notify your bank that you will be in Costa Rica to avoid your card being frozen.
  • Upon arrival in Costa Rica, we suggest that you pay your exit taxes before leaving the airport as there’s usually not a line up. This will save you time and the lineup for your departure. Late arrivals are unable to do this but you can still pay them at any Bank of Costa Rica prior to your departure (with your passport). Keep the slip they give you.
  • Use the safety deposit box in your room for your valuables including your passport.
  • Keep an eye on your belongings whenever you are in a public area.
  • When using taxi services verify that they comply with the legal established requirements such as the yellow triangle printed on the door and a meter. All others are illegal and probably not insured. 
  • Only exchange money at banks. You will need your passport to do any transaction.
  • Use ATMs only in public, well-lit areas. Count your money and put it away prior to leaving the ATM.
  • Bring some Ziplock bags for wet things, cameras etc. while at the beach or on excursions to keep them dry and sand free.

Getting To Tamarindo From Liberia

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Tamarindo is about an hour drive from Liberia's Airport, Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport(LIR)

Getting To Tamarindo From Liberia

Tamarindo is about an hour drive from Liberia's Airport, Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport(LIR).

Getting To Tamarindo From San Jose

Tamarindo is about 5 hours by road from San Jose or 45 minutes on a local flight.

Sansa flies from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Nature Air flies from Tobias Bolaños Airport.




Car, Buses, and Shuttles

Local buses are frequent and cheap.

For longer distances, the large comfortable buses cost on average about $1.00 per hour.

Shuttle vans are available; costing more but offering more comfort.

Local taxis are available - (legal taxis are red with a yellow triangle on the side) - ask them to use their meter or "maria".

Weather

The temperature in Tamarindo doesn't change much throughout the year. It's always warm.

Jan-April
Warm and breezy.

May-June
Sunny mornings with occasional rain in the afternoon.

July - August
Usually sunny and warm with some occasional rain in the afternoons.

Sept - October
Frequent rain.

Nov - December
Sunny mornings with less and less chance of rain.

Average Temperatures for Tamarindo°C | °FMonth:
Daily High Temp
Daily Low TempJan88°F