Getting tourist board information right before and even during your vacation in Costa Rica, can really help you benefit from the most up-to-date details about the region you are visiting. Perhaps there is a festival occurring that is new on the calendar that a tourist board can help you with.
The United States Government has a webpage dedicated to Central American travel, full of tips and advice which is good to check out.
The online tourist board for Costa Rica in general is extremely helpful and they also focus on the region where Tamarindo is located. You may contact the tourist board by phone: 858-847-9209 or visit them in San Diego on 936 Diamond Street, Suite 8. Otherwise you may send a message through their website. If you are still in need of information you can visit an alternate online tourist board for Costa Rica; click here.
Checking with your own government or the host country's embassy is always a good idea before traveling to make sure you meet all of the entry-requirements. The U.S. government provides a list of requirements online.
