Costa Rica
Tamarindo
#4 Top 5 cities
Tamarindo is a strong nomad and surf base with easy social integration, but it is pricier and more seasonal.
Country overview
Population
6Β 375
Year-round temperatures
Day: 31°C aΕΎ 35°C
Night: 23°C aΕΎ 26°C
Climate
Hot tropical coast with a pronounced dry season and a very sunny character.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
7/10
Tamarindo's busy visitor economy attracts theft, scams, vehicle break-ins and occasional violent crime; beach areas and nightlife require particular caution after dark.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
Tamarindo faces major earthquake and tsunami exposure, coastal flooding, drought, wildfire and extreme heat; evacuation awareness and reliable water planning are important.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Strong remote community
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Strong foreign community
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βTourism seasonality
- βLess authentic atmosphere