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Tárcoles

Town · Puntarenas Province, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Population 9,842
Area 172 km²
Time zone America/Costa_Rica
Tárcoles

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Tárcoles Essentials

Tárcoles serves as a primary biological corridor between the dry forests of the north and the rainforests of the south. This selection highlights the Tárcoles River, home to one of the world’s largest populations of American crocodiles, and Carara National Park, a critical nesting site for scarlet macaws. Coastal highlights include the white sands of Playa Blanca and the Peñón de Guacalillo cliffs, alongside adventure options like zip-lining and specialized boat tours through the river's mangrove ecosystems.

9 places

Best of Tárcoles & Jacó

This selection highlights the transition zone between dry and humid tropical forests in the Central Pacific. It includes Parque Nacional Carara, a primary sanctuary for scarlet macaws, and the rugged cliffs of Peñón de Guacalillo and Peñón de Bajamar. Adventure options range from zip-lining over the Tárcoles canopy to crocodile safaris on the river and private boat charters for marine exploration near Jacó.

7 places

Beautiful Sandy Beaches

This collection spans the Central Pacific coastline near the Tárcoles River estuary, a region where tropical dry forests meet the sea. The landscape features a diverse geological mix, from the dark volcanic sands of Playa Azul and the dramatic sedimentary cliffs of Guacalillo to the rare white sands of Playa Blanca. These shores provide habitats for scarlet macaws and offer varied conditions, including protected bays for kayaking at Playa Agujas and surfing breaks at Playa Caletas.

10 places

Tárcoles — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 21°–34°
  • 23° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 37°) · extremes 22°–36°
  • 24° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 38°) · extremes 22°–38°
  • 24° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 40°) · extremes 24°–38°
  • 25° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 39°) · extremes 24°–37°
  • 26° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–34°
  • 25° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–33°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–34°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–33°
  • 25° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 36°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 25° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–32°
  • 24° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Costa Rican Colón CRC ₡ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+506
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Tours & Activities

Crocodile Bridge
Walk
Parque Nacional Carara
Drive
José's Crocodile Tour

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