Tamarindo — time and weather
Tamarindo is a city in Costa Rica, in the America/Costa_Rica time zone. This page shows the current local time in Tamarindo and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Tamarindo
Local time in Tamarindo is based on the America/Costa_Rica time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Costa Rica is a small Central American country between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, known for its peaceful character, the absence of a standing army (abolished in 1948) and the «Pura Vida» philosophy. About a quarter of its territory is protected as national parks and reserves, and the Arenal, Poás and Irazú volcanoes share the map with rainforests and the beaches of Guanacaste and Nicoya.
More about the country: Costa Rica →What to see in Tamarindo
Sights and historical places
- Tamarindo Beach — the area's main surf spot, with a long sandy stretch and dozens of surf schools.
- Las Baulas National Marine Park — a nesting site for the world's largest leatherback sea turtles, in season from October to March.
- Neighbouring Playa Grande — broad and calm, ideal for long sunset walks and birdwatching.
- Tamarindo Estuary — a mangrove lagoon home to monkeys, coatis, herons and crocodiles, explored on kayak or boat tours.
Museums
- Las Baulas Park visitor centre — a small exhibit on sea-turtle biology and the history of protecting the nesting beach.
- Guanacaste ethnographic museum in nearby Nicoya — devoted to the traditional life of the province's sabanero cowboys.
- Black Stallion eco-centre and educational ranch — ethnographic programmes on the horse and the everyday life of Guanacaste's sabaneros.
Where to spend time
- A beginner surf lesson — the beach has dozens of schools with boards and instructors for every level.
- A sunset catamaran cruise along the Guanacaste coast, a classic evening ritual of the resort.
- A horseback ride on neighbouring Langosta beach or in the hills behind town, especially beautiful in the dry season.
Local cuisine
At sunset, try fresh seafood — usually grilled tuna or mahi-mahi — at one of the beachfront cafés, paired with a cocktail made with local guaro.