
Tamarindo is the kind of place where you come for a week of surfing and find yourself negotiating a year-long lease before the first sunset.

Historically, Tamarindo was a quiet, isolated fishing outpost focused on small-scale trade and agriculture.
Choose your base camp
Distinct neighbourhoods, different rhythms. Pick the one that fits your work-life balance.



The experiences that will make you never leave
These aren't tourist checkboxes โ they're the experiences that reset your sense of what's normal.

Tamarindo Beach

Surf Breaks

Las Baulas National Park

Estuary Boat Tour

Stay connected wherever you work
The nomad community here is real โ cafรฉs and coworking spaces where you can work and meet others.
What it costs to live in Tamarindo
Choose your lifestyle tier. Comfortable = furnished accommodation, local + occasional Western food, transport, leisure.
Furnished studio, local restaurants, transport, and weekend trips.
Check xe.com or your bank for current USD to local currency.
Well connected to the world
Internet and transport options for remote workers.
Safe, welcoming, and easy to enter
Check your entry options
Many nationalities get visa-free or visa-on-arrival. Check official government sources for your citizenship before travel.
Local soul, nomad-friendly
A feast for every mood
From street food to cafรฉs and nightlife โ every meal is an event.



Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Monthly temperatures ยฐC
Everything you need to know
Quick tips
- Learn basic Spanish phrases to better connect with locals.
- Always carry high-SPF sunscreen; the tropical sun is intense.
- Join local WhatsApp groups to stay updated on community events and social meetups.
- Use a VPN when working from public coffee shop Wi-Fi.
- Respect the ocean and always check the daily surf report.
- Avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle, even for short stops.
- Carry a reusable water bottle; the local tap water is safe to drink.