Frequently Asked Questions About Tamarindo, Costa Rica

There are 6 ways you can get to Tamarindo, Costa Rica: airport transportation, rental car, local flight, shuttle, bus, or Uber/taxi. The easiest and safest way is to contact us so we can coordinate your transportation for you.

You may fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San Jose and either fly or drive to Tamarindo. Or, you’ll land much closer to Tamarindo if you choose to arrive at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia.

Local airlines offer daily flights to/from Tamarindo from both airports: San José and Liberia. Depending on many factors, the price might change, but it goes from $90 to $200+.

Tamarindo is a district of the Santa Cruz canton in Guanacaste. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula.

Yes, Tamarindo is safe. Like anywhere else when you travel, you still need to be aware of your surroundings.

Tamarindo is known as a tourist hotspot due to its beautiful beaches and its natural beauty.

Tamarindo Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Costa Rica. It is a surfing,  sailing, and swimming spot.

We recommend you take at least 3 days to enjoy Tamarindo. There are a lot of things to do and tours in the area.

Tamarindo is touristy. You´ll find many restaurants, bars, shops, stores, yoga, spa retreats. Despite being a touristy place, the people are friendly and welcoming, and you’ll feel like local.

Yes. Every year, there are crocodiles reported on the beach of Tamarindo.

Yes, you will find Uber in Tamarindo, but they are not as common as in the capital, San Jose.

You don’t need to rent a car. It is easier if you have a car to explore nearby attractions, but Tamarindo is perfect for you to walk or make use of taxi services.

This is one of the quickest ways to get to Tamarindo. It costs approximately $80 – $100, and the ride takes up to 1h 20m.