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Tamarindo

Surf-and-work beach town with real, documented coworking

In Tamarindo, a mid-range month runs about $2,911 (CRC 1,307,089) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet3.8/10

Slower internet than about 60% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking7/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5.7/10

Better wellness options than about 50% of cities

Getting There3.9/10

Harder to reach than about 70% of cities

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Everything we know

33 categories for Tamarindo, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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