The weather in Tamarindo ☀️
The climate in Tamarindo is divided into two seasons, a dry season, often referred to as high season, and a rainy, or green, season.
The dry season runs from December to April, and in those months it rains very very little.
In May the green season starts (it starts to rain) and lasts till November. In the first few months of green season it can rain quite a bit, with typical tropical “showers”, but it’s also common to have days, and sometimes even weeks, with almost no rain at all. September and October are the rainiest months.
Both seasons have their advantages: the dry season is perfect to enjoy warm weather and sunshine ☀️ and the rainy season offers more tranquility, due to fewer tourists, more comfortable prices, and nature is presented in all its most beautiful shades of green! 🌿
What should I pack? 👙🕶️
Tamarindo is a beach town, and it’s warm year round, so you can pack comfortable, casual and light clothes.
Your wardrobe should definitely include bathing suits, shorts, shirts, flip flops, sunglasses and a cap/hat.
Also, sunscreen, insect repellent and an after bite are highly recommended, but can also be found in the shops in town.
If you are visiting Tamarindo in rainy season, bringing a rain jacket is a good idea.
And if you are planning to do some activities, tours or hikes a lightweight daypack and comfortable hiking boots should be part of you luggage.
Airports ✈️
The closest international airport is located in Liberia, about a 60-minute drive away and there is also a domestic airport in Tamarindo.
Is the local water safe to drink? 🚰
Tap water is generally safe to drink in most places in Costa Rica, it may have a different “taste” though. At Capitán Suizo we offer filtered water in our restaurant and we have a few filtered water distributors in the hotel area.
Swim & surf in Tamarindo 🌊
Tamarindo in general is known as one of the safest beaches in the country, the currents are gentle and the beach is flat with almost no inclination.
During low tide, the waves are very small which makes swimming enjoyable for everyone.
During high tide, the water level rises and therefore waves become bigger and are ideal for surfing or boogie boarding.
Capitán Suizo is located at the end of the bay where the waves are the calmest which is why the beach at our end is also ideal for beginner surfers.
For advanced surfers, the river mouth is a perfect place to surf.
Costa Rica's Wildlife 🐒🦝🦜
Costa Rica is known for its amazing nature and wildlife and in Tamarindo you can see quite a few animals. Birds, howler monkeys, squirrels, gray and green iguanas, geckos, skunks, and raccoons are some of most common animals in the area. With some luck you can also spot nocturnal wildlife such us armadillos, collared anteaters, porcupines and opossums.
If you are looking for a hotel set beneath native trees and nestled between rich, organically maintained gardens which home and attract a wide variety of wildlife, Capitán Suizo is a great option 😉
Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
February 24th, 2022