Cambodia’s rainy season runs from May to October. Afternoon downpours can interrupt outdoor plans. The good news: Siem Reap has more than enough for a wonderful rainy day.
1. Capybara Cafe — Perfect Rainy Day Destination
Step inside and leave the rain behind. Pastel blue walls, pink watercolour feature wall, glowing capybara neon lights. Wide selection alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Full menu 7am-9pm. When rain eases — Molly and Alex love rain, being semi-aquatic. Post-downpour encounter is magical. $10/$30. cms.casadecapybara.com/. If staying at Casa de Capybara — indoor playroom 200+ costumes, steam, sauna, gym, beauty salon mean rainy days are as good as sunny ones.
2. SATU Concept Store
Air-conditioned, 70+ local Cambodian suppliers. Perfect rainy afternoon shopping. shopsatu.com
3. Phare Cambodian Circus
Indoor performances continue rain or shine. Book in advance.
4. Taste Siem Reap Private Food Tour
All venues are indoor. Perfect rainy evening. tastesiemreap.com
5. Angkor National Museum
World-class Khmer art and artefacts collection — entirely indoors. Allow 2-3 hours.
6. Cambodian Cooking Class
Market visit then kitchen — learning amok, lok lak or Khmer curry. Most satisfying rainy day.
7. Cambodian Cultural Village
Indoor and covered cultural attraction. Particularly good for families with children.
8. Simply Stay at Capybara Cafe
Order another round. Watch the rain from the beautiful pastel interior. Let Molly and Alex do what they do best — simply be wonderful. Siem Reap’s rain is temporary. Capybara energy is permanent. 7am-9pm. Walk-ins welcome.
By Manet Sisamouth | cms.casadecapybara.com/
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