Location
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua and Panama. The Caribbean Sea is to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Costa Rica is -6 hours Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The country does not celebrate Daylight Savings Time, so from mid-March to October, the time is the same as Mountain Standard Time (MST) in the United States.
Where is Tamarindo?
Tamarindo is a town located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Located on the Pacific Coast, it is a population destination for surfing, diving, sportfishing, and eco-tourism.
What is the temperature like?
Costa Rica has a temperate tropical climate marked by a dry season (December-April) and a wet season (May-November). The average temperature throughout the year is between 71°F and 81°F. During the wet season, also known as the green season, mornings are generally sunny followed by occasional late afternoon showers. Guanacaste is known as one of the drier areas of Costa Rica, so the chance of rain is less frequent and usually clears up pretty quickly in Tamarindo.
What currency do they use in Costa Rica?
The colón is the currency of Costa Rica. In most tourist towns, stores and restaurants accept U.S. dollars, but not Canadian dollars, European Euros, or pounds. You can exchange U.S. dollars and Euros at international banks throughout the country.
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
Spanish! See it as an opportunity to brush up on your Spanish skills. You can also download the Google Translate app for live translation. Since Costa Rica is a touristic country, many locals who work in the tourism industry speak a high level of English as well!