Tangeri Chalets

The Resort & Setting

Tangeri Chalets is a timeshare resort operated independently rather than by one of the big international hotel brands, which means it runs its own management and owners' structure rather than being part of a corporate franchise. It sits in Puntarenas, the port city and province that lines much of Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. The resort's RCI affiliation is its main link to the wider holiday exchange world: owners can deposit their week with RCI to exchange, and RCI members from other affiliated resorts can book into Tangeri Chalets, subject to availability.

Puntarenas: The Area and Things to Do

Puntarenas itself is a working port city with a long maritime history, a waterfront promenade (the "Paseo de los Turistas"), local seafood stalls, and ferry connections across the Gulf of Nicoya to the Nicoya Peninsula. It's less polished than Costa Rica's purpose-built beach resorts, which is part of its appeal for travellers who want a more everyday slice of coastal Costa Rica alongside their holiday. From Puntarenas, it's easy to reach some of the country's best-known natural attractions: Manuel Antonio National Park to the south is famous for its rainforest trails, monkeys, sloths and beach coves, while the Arenal Volcano region lies inland to the north, known for hot springs and adventure tourism. Closer to the resort, Pacific coast beaches along the province offer swimming and sunbathing without the crowds of the country's more developed resort towns.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Tangeri Chalets and are thinking of selling it, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a one-off listing fee to advertise, and that's the only cost involved.

Because Tangeri Chalets is an independent resort, resale isn't processed through a large timeshare brand's corporate transfer department. Instead, ownership transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort: the transfer fee charged to change the name on the title or membership, whether the association holds any right of first refusal on resales, how long the transfer process usually takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. None of these figures are published by RCI or the resort, so get them in writing from management before closing a deal. A resale buyer should also clarify exactly what they're getting — the specific week or season, unit size, and whether RCI exchange privileges carry over with the membership, since exchange company affiliation can sometimes depend on the resort's own membership status being current.

What Renters Look For

Short-term renters booking a week at Tangeri Chalets are generally after straightforward value: a fixed week or season, clarity on what's included in the unit, and confidence that the booking is legitimate. As with resale, renting through BidMyTimeshare.com means dealing directly with the owner — useful for renters who want to ask specific questions about the resort or the local area before committing.

Practical Notes

Puntarenas has a tropical climate with a pronounced dry season (roughly December to April) and a wetter rest of the year with regular afternoon showers. Humidity stays high throughout. A rental car gives the most flexibility for day trips to Manuel Antonio or inland toward Arenal, though local buses and the Gulf of Nicoya ferries are also an option. Anyone travelling on an RCI exchange into Tangeri Chalets should confirm availability with RCI well ahead of their preferred dates, as exchange space at any given resort is limited and can fill up quickly.