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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Tamarindo is a small city in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 6,375. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, located on the Nicoya Peninsula.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,375 |
| Population Density | 131 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2991°, -85.8411° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.1 inches (1,729 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a small city in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 6,375. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 48.7 sq mi (126.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2991°N, 85.8411°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 62 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rincon de la Vieja (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 90 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 126 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 140 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 176 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in |
Tamarindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tamarindo
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guanacaste Waldorf School | — | — | — | — |
| Guanacaste Waldorf School | — | — | — | — |
| Journey School | — | — | — | — |
| Educarte | — | — | — | — |
| Avellanas Soul Surf School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Huacas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villarreal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tamarindo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Llanito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San José de Pinilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Green Bay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ricardo Angulo Vallejos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Matapalo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Playa Grande | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tamarindo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Tamarindo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| store |
Hotels in Tamarindo
163 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tamarindo
140 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tamarindo
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Tamarindo
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tamarindo
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tamarindo
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tamarindo
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tamarindo
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tamarindo
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tamarindo
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tamarindo
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tamarindo
10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tamarindo
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tamarindo
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tamarindo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers of Ale | ||||
| Las Olas Brewing Playa Grande |
Stadiums & Teams in Tamarindo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tamarindo
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Reina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tamarindo
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Tamarindo | |
| Liberty Express | |
| UPS Tamarindo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamarindo
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Calvario | |
| Capilla Hacienda Pinilla | |
| Iglesia Casa Vida Tamarindo | |
| Iglesia de Garita | |
| Iglesia de Matapalo | |
| Iglesia de San José de Pinilla | |
| Iglesia de Santa Rosa | |
| Iglesia de Tamarindo | |
| Iglesia de Villarreal | |
| Tamarindo Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tamarindo?
Tamarindo has a population of 6,375 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tamarindo?
Tamarindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.1 inches.