Lupita’s guidebook

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Lupita’s guidebook

Food scene

This local restaurant (what we call "soda" here in Costa Rica) is one of local's favs. You will enjoy it if you love seafood. The place is small and really rustic but the food and the prices are great.
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Soda y Marisquería Marcela
Avenida Infantes
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This local restaurant (what we call "soda" here in Costa Rica) is one of local's favs. You will enjoy it if you love seafood. The place is small and really rustic but the food and the prices are great.
We love this place for its location and views!!! And why not, having a cup of Costa Rican coffee doesn't hurt.
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Nogui's Restaurant
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We love this place for its location and views!!! And why not, having a cup of Costa Rican coffee doesn't hurt.
This is another of our favorite restaurant in Tamarindo. Delicious pizza, relax and casual atmosphere perfect for group and families. "There is a play area with hammock swings, a slide, playhouse, and several other activities for kids to keep themselves busy, instead of asking if it is time to go".
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Restaurante La Baula
91 C. Corona
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This is another of our favorite restaurant in Tamarindo. Delicious pizza, relax and casual atmosphere perfect for group and families. "There is a play area with hammock swings, a slide, playhouse, and several other activities for kids to keep themselves busy, instead of asking if it is time to go".
This is a local's recommendation. It has great food and big portions. It also offers free wifi in case you need it.
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Santa Rita Coffee Shop
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This is a local's recommendation. It has great food and big portions. It also offers free wifi in case you need it.
Relaxing beach restaurant to have breakfast. It offers delicious healthy options and the ambient at night is fun.
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Pico Bistro
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Relaxing beach restaurant to have breakfast. It offers delicious healthy options and the ambient at night is fun.
One of the local's favorite "Sodas" in our town. Delicious, fresh and well price food! Highly recommended.
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Soda Las Palmas
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One of the local's favorite "Sodas" in our town. Delicious, fresh and well price food! Highly recommended.
Fun food court. It offers a variety of casual dinner options.
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El Mercadito de Tamarindo Gourmet Food Market
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Fun food court. It offers a variety of casual dinner options.

Sightseeing

Playa Grande is one of our family's favorite beaches. The long beach and magnificent sunset make us go back again and again. And if you are a waves lover you might not be disappointed. This beach is actually a National park made up of forests, beaches and estuaries, also popular for viewing sunsets and sea turtles. "Just make sure to take sun block and plenty of water as the heat can get pretty brutal. The road there isn't completely paved but pretty much any car can get there".
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Marino Las Baulas nasjonalpark
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Playa Grande is one of our family's favorite beaches. The long beach and magnificent sunset make us go back again and again. And if you are a waves lover you might not be disappointed. This beach is actually a National park made up of forests, beaches and estuaries, also popular for viewing sunsets and sea turtles. "Just make sure to take sun block and plenty of water as the heat can get pretty brutal. The road there isn't completely paved but pretty much any car can get there".
We love this beach. A beautiful secluded little beach to take your family for a nice swim.
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Dantita Beach
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We love this beach. A beautiful secluded little beach to take your family for a nice swim.
Playa Conchal is a popular beach in the area. It is Known for its crushed shells and turquoise water and is a great spot for hanging out and snorkeling. The beach is not accessible by car, so you need to park at a local, near by beach, and then walk for a short distance to get to it.
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Playa Conchal
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Playa Conchal is a popular beach in the area. It is Known for its crushed shells and turquoise water and is a great spot for hanging out and snorkeling. The beach is not accessible by car, so you need to park at a local, near by beach, and then walk for a short distance to get to it.

Gas Station

Looking to fill your car's gas tank? Just 1.3 miles away, JSM is the closest gas station to Casa Roher.
Gas Station And Grocery Store JSM
Looking to fill your car's gas tank? Just 1.3 miles away, JSM is the closest gas station to Casa Roher.

Health

Just in case, at about 0.5 milles, Farmacia Fishel is the closet pharmacy to our property.
Farmacia Fishel
Just in case, at about 0.5 milles, Farmacia Fishel is the closet pharmacy to our property.

More options

Family own property.
Cabinas Roma is an excellent option for those looking for tranquillity and a real feel of Costa Rican living. Immerse yourself in nature, go for a walk, take a bike ride on nearby trails, or just interact with locals. Great internet connection for those digital nomads out there!
Cabinas Roma
Calle Dias
Cabinas Roma is an excellent option for those looking for tranquillity and a real feel of Costa Rican living. Immerse yourself in nature, go for a walk, take a bike ride on nearby trails, or just interact with locals. Great internet connection for those digital nomads out there!

Food shopping

Convenient and recommended grocery shopping
Close to our property, this supermarket offers good prices.
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Mega Super
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Close to our property, this supermarket offers good prices.
This upscale supermarket is ideal for those who miss home food as it offers lots of imported products. However the prices are much higher than the prices you will pay back home. Still is a good place to go if you want to treat yourself.
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Auto Mercado
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This upscale supermarket is ideal for those who miss home food as it offers lots of imported products. However the prices are much higher than the prices you will pay back home. Still is a good place to go if you want to treat yourself.
This is our recommendation to get your meat. It offer good quality meats and affordable prices.
Centro de Carnes Villa Mar
Avenida de las Palmas
This is our recommendation to get your meat. It offer good quality meats and affordable prices.

Råd om byen

Nyttige setninger

"Pura Vida"

"If you have been to Costa Rica, or if you are planning a Costa Rica vacation, one term you should be familiar with is “Pura Vida” (pronounces poo-rah vee-dah). Simply translated, it means “simple life” or “pure life”, but here in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life. Costa Ricans (Ticos) use this term to say hello, to say goodbye, to say everything’s great, to say everything’s cool. However, it is not the words that reflect the true meaning of ¡Pura Vida!. Pura Vida is the way Ticos live."
Kultur og skikker

We do not recommend drinking Tamarindo's tap water.

Drinking tap water in Villarreal is totally fine, however, we do not recommend drinking tap water in Tamarindo. We do have close by supermarkets, so if drinking bottled water gives you a pace of mind you have that option as well.
Slik kommer du deg rundt

In case you need to take a taxi.

If you’re taking a taxi, negotiate the fare with your driver before getting into the cab. Otherwise, you’re at risk for getting ripped off.
Bestill før du reiser

Accommodations and tours.

"Tamarindo is at its busiest and most expensive during the dry season between November and April. You’ll definitely want to book your accommodations and tours well in advance if you’re coming during this time!" Ticos tend to come to the beach during their holidays making accommodation even pricier. Being New Years and Semana Santa the most popular Holidays for Costa Ricans, booking well in advance it's a must.
Måter å spare på

Choose the right season for you.

"If you want to avoid the tourist fuss and get more economic rates for lodging, the early months of the rainy season are a great time to travel to Costa Rica. Tourism during this time of year can still provide for a great experience, especially the more eco-touristy attractions. Rivers run higher and even the dry-forests of Guanacaste turn green and lush. However, during the rainy season roads get muddy and rivers start to swell, making travel throughout the country a more challenging experience".
Dette bør du pakke

Pack for the right season.

It’s typically hot and humid all year-round in Tamarindo, with temperatures staying pretty consistent. The dry season is rather intense in Guanacaste. April is the warmest month of the year with temperatures up to 96°F (36°C), therefore, we recommend packing lite if you want to come during the dry season. For the wet season we still recommend packing lite, just add a rain jacket.
Dette bør du pakke

Packing List.

The essential items you need to bring to Costa Rica are face masks, hand sanitizer, sandals, swimwear, mosquito repellent, sunscreen with at least SPF 30, hiking shoes or sneakers, sunglasses, a hat, battery pack, medical kit, waterproof phone case, camera, day pack, rain jacket and an insulated water bottle.