Whether this is your first time visiting Tamarindo ,Costa Rica or not, it´s always good to refresh your knowledge on important travel tips. We have compiled a list of travel tips for visiting Tamarindo ,Costa Rica in 2022.
If one thing has changed drastically over the past 1.5 years, it´s the availability of car rentals (at sane prices). Car rental fees have increased in double digit figures worldwide, including in Tamarindo ,Costa Rica . Due to this, we wanted to start off the list of travel tips for visiting Tamarindo ,Costa Rica with this unconventional suggestion. Prior to purchasing your plane ticket, take a look at car rental prices and availabilities (if you will indeed be needing a car). Book a car rental and then proceed to book your flight. Doing so will save you the potential inconvenience of discovering your car rental will cost you a lot more than your flight did.
With all do respect to sites claiming they can predict flight prices and the best time to purchase, the current (and near future) travel landscape makes it impossible to do so. So, in general, you are better off purchasing a flight as early as possible. 8 times out of 10, prices will go up closer to the date of travel.
Traveling with an AMEX card? Many businesses in Tamarindo ,Costa Rica do not accept AMEX. But even if you only use Visa and Mastercard, bringing more than 1 card will give you backup in case something happens to your only card.
Cancelling travel plans due to Covid is a real thing. Protect yourself financially by purchasing a travel insurance that covers cancellations due to Covid.
It´s great to see that Airbnb has enticed their hosts to offer flexible cancellation policies. Regardless of if you plan on staying at an Airbnb or hotel in Tamarindo ,Costa Rica , make sure to book a refundable hotel "just in case". In addition, if you do book a refundable hotel, you can take advantage of post booking price drops that occur and save hundreds of dollars on your hotel with a service like Pruvo.
If you don´t have a direct flight to Tamarindo ,Costa Rica , make sure to leave at least 2 hours between connecting flights, especially if booking with 2 separate airlines.
These groups are gold! Look for a specific Facebook group for travel tips in Tamarindo as opposed to a generic travel group. Join 1 or 2 groups that have the most engagement.
Klook, GetYourGuide and Viator all have a healthy inventory of tours and activities in Tamarindo ,Costa Rica . Check them out and compare prices prior to booking.
Depending on your country of origin, it is accustomed to report to your bank or credit card provider that you plan on using your card abroad. Failing to do so could prevent you from making transactions while in Tamarindo ,Costa Rica .
You will be able to save 25%-40% overall on your trip costs to Tamarindo ,Costa Rica if you decide to travel during shoulder seasons. As an added bonus, you avoid crowds.
What are your favorite travel tips for visiting Tamarindo ,Costa Rica ?
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