Is Tamarindo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tamarindo
Safety rating
Women living in Tamarindo consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Tamarindo consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 3% percentage of women in Costa Rica have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2/5 | Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Tamarindo?
Romane
Tamarindo is a very touristic city meaning that when I am in the city, I feel fairly safe, it's mostly Americans and European tourists. Even alone, wouldn't recommend but I am not really scared. In the other towns near, I am more on my guard but still walk alone (not after 8pm)
Posted: April 1, 2025
Isabel
Tamarindo is generally safe just make sure to be careful if you go party at night. Like any place try not to be alone late and don’t leave your drink alone. Also watch out for the surfer dudes 😅 they always look to flirt with tourists
Posted: November 8, 2024Safety in Costa Rica
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