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

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

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong remote community
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong foreign community

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Less authentic atmosphere