Pre-Party Guide

Check out the Pre-Party Guide linked above for additional information on lodging options, restaurants, and hot tips on Tamarindo!

We will be in Tamarindo from Saturday, May 27, to Wednesday, May 31.

On May 31, we will make our way up to Dreams resort for the official wedding festivities.

For those looking to experience a little more of Costa Rica outside of the all-inclusive resort where we will be having the main event, we invite you to join us in Tamarindo!

Note: This is separate from Dreams and the wedding portion of our celebration. The "Tamarindo Pre-Party" is completely optional, will be totally casual, and up to you to book your own lodging.

Tamarindo will always have a special place in our hearts as it's where we got engaged! About an hour south of the Liberia airport, it is a small and lively surf town with lots of restaurants, bars, and it's a great place to fall in love with the pura vida lifestyle. Take a surf lesson, wander the streets and try all of the ceviche, shop local, listen to live music at a bar on the beach, dance the night away, explore... how you use this time will be totally up to you, but we hope to see you there!

If there is enough interest, we may coordinate a private catamaran sunset cruise!

Recommendations on where to stay and how to get there below!

Airport:
The airport is the same for Tamarindo and Dreams resort: Daniel Oduber Liberia International (LIR).

Private transfers:

Transportation to and from Liberia Airport and Dreams (where the wedding is) is included in the cost of your room when booking through our TA, Megan (see the Travel page)!

A transfer for the Tamarindo leg and to Dreams is also available for a nominal fee; please indicate that you are interested in this option when filling out the flight information form from Megan.

Rental Car
Once you're in Tamarindo, there isn't a huge need to have a car unless you are looking to drive to neighboring towns. Believe us, there is plenty to do in Tamarindo without a car, and if you decide to book a tour or excursion, transportation is typically included! Should you choose to rent a car, we suggest going through Mytanfeet.

Hotel Diria
Kate & Casey have stayed many times at the centrally-located Hotel Diria, where Kate's parents have a condo. This hotel is in the heart of Tamarindo on the beach, with multiple pools, restaurants, and everything within a minute's walk. There are also condos with kitchens and multiple bedrooms available to rent: search for "Matapalo" on the Blue Zone Experience website if you're interested in this option. (There are lots of great rental options in Tamarindo, that filter will get you the condos at the Diria.)

Other Hotels
Tamarindo is full of small boutique hotels that you can find on TripAdvisor. The town is slowly transforming so you are more likely to find a small hotel for cheaper in a great location than a big one where you can use points.

Note that the farther away from the beach the hotel is on the map, the likely higher elevation it is and you may not be able to walk to town or the beach (e.g. The Wyndham is great, but you cannot walk to anything from it). Playa Langosta is just down the road and is another option to find lodging in.

Airbnb
There are many available options around town and our friends have previously had success using Airbnb while in Tamarindo. To orient yourself when looking for a place, use the Hotel Diria as the central point.

Hostels
Should you be looking for the most adventurous and affordable options, there are hostels in the area that we are happy to recommend. Please reach out to Kate or Casey if this is something that you are interested in and we will send you in the right direction.