Day before the wedding
- AfternoonTamarindo estuary boat safari · 2h
- EveningDinner at Nogui's
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Green Papaya Taco Bar
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonCosta Rican cooking class · 3h
- EveningDinner at Patagonia del Mar
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Green Papaya Taco Bar
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonCanopy zip line tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at Nogui's
Wedding day
- MorningHorseback ride on the beach at sunset · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Rincón de la Vieja day: hot springs, mud bath and waterfall. Hike near an active volcano, paint yourself with volcanic mud and soak in natural hot springs.
- Palo Verde river safari. A boat trip through one of the best wildlife reserves in Central America, with lunch.
Budget-friendly bites
- Green Papaya Taco Bar, Tamarindo. Fish tacos and burritos in a colorful garden.
- Pots and Bowls, Tamarindo. Fresh bowls and smoothies for a light lunch.
- La Bodega, Tamarindo. Popular breakfast spot with local coffee and fresh baking.
- Falafel Bar, Tamarindo. Cheap and quick falafel and shawarma in the center of town.
Getting around
- Pre-book shuttles from Liberia airport. Shared shuttles are cheap, private vans are best for groups.
- Rent a car, ideally a 4x4, to explore beyond town. Some beach roads are unpaved and rough in the rainy season.
- Tamarindo town is walkable, but other beaches and the venue are usually a drive away.
Questions about a Costa Rica wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Costa Rica?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as rincón de la Vieja day: hot springs, mud bath and waterfall or palo Verde river safari.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Costa Rica?
Popular choices are rincón de la Vieja day: hot springs, mud bath and waterfall, canopy zip line tour, group surf lesson in Tamarindo. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Costa Rica?
Try Green Papaya Taco Bar (Tamarindo), Pots and Bowls (Tamarindo), La Bodega (Tamarindo), Falafel Bar (Tamarindo).
When is the best time for a wedding in Costa Rica?
December to April is the most popular season.
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