Tilarán
Population 9,419
Area 143 km²
Time zone America/Costa_Rica
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Tilarán's Absolute Essentials
Tilarán serves as the gateway to Lake Arenal, Costa Rica's largest reservoir, widely recognized for its consistent winds ideal for windsurfing and kiteboarding. The town's urban center is anchored by the modern architecture of the Catedral San Antonio de Padua and communal spaces like Parque Domingo Flaqué Montull. This region combines hydroelectric infrastructure with local religious sites and scenic rail paths, offering a practical look at Guanacaste's highland culture and energy production history.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Costa Rican Colón CRC ₡ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 911
- Electricity
- 120 V · 60 HzType A / Type B
- Languages
- Spanish
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +506
Tours & Activities
Lake Arenal
Laguna de Arenal
Rail transport in Costa Rica
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