Most establishments will charge a 10% Service Tax that's automatically added to your bill.

That 10% is shared by all the employees as part of their wages.

Additional tips are always appreciated.

See our restaurant directory for restaurant listings in the Tamarindo Beach area.

Yes. There are several grocery stores in the Tamarindo area.

The large Auto Mercado is a kilometer out of town and provides the largest selection of items but tends to be the more expensive.

In Tamarindo, Super Compro is the best place to shop. They are a popular chain and provides a good selection of items at the best prices.

Super 2001 is an alternate grocery store but is more expensive and are also known to have inaccurate prices on their items. Double check your bill if you shop there!

Additionally there a few smaller convenience stores in Tamarindo. See the map directory for locations.