Tamarindo Beach Travel Guide

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Tamarindo, Costa Rica (Corel)

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Tamarindo Beach Travel Tips

  • The best and calmest waters for swimming are at the southern end of Tamarindo Beach.
  • A number of tour guides can take you to nearby Playa Grande, where leatherback sea turtles lay their eggs at night from early October to mid-February. A popular surf spot with big waves, Playa Grande can be a little tricky when it comes to swimming.
  • Watch out for rocks hidden under the water—they can be a hazard for swimmers and bodysurfers.

Beach Overview: Tamarindo, Costa Rica

About 200 miles northwest of the capital of San José, Tamarindo is a boomtown in the province of Guanacaste, in the northwest Pacific region of Costa Rica. It was once a simple hippie hangout, but now has a tangle of unplanned tourist development along the gorgeous beach. Some say the boom has been too big; however, the beach town retains its allure. It's gone from earthy to upscale in recent years, with more designer shops and cafes and more expat Americans residing full time. Tamarindo is surrounded by national parks to its north and south, and mountains with breathtaking views to its east, thus making it a major ecotourism center for ATV tours, turtle watching, diving, horseback riding, canopy tours, jungle boat rides, and rainforest hikes. Iguanas and howler monkeys are a common sight, even right in town. Read More

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Hotels

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Playa Langosta
Tamarindo

Distance: 51.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Hotel Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz
Tamarindo

Distance: 47.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0

Hotel Capitan Suizo

Playa Tamarindo
Tamarindo Map

Distance: 49.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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4.0

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Attractions

Playa Grande

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North of Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 50.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Playa Grande is known as a good location for surfing. It is open to the public only in the daytime during turtle nesting season.... Read More
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Playa Langosta

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outside Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 50.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Visitors often come to Playa Langosta for the surfing as well as the many bed and breakfasts in the area. ... Read More
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Tamarindo Sportfishing

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Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 50.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Fishing charter company that offers opportunity for a full day or half day of sportfishing from a choice of three boats. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Tamarindo

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Other Smaller Airports near Tamarindo

Distance (mi.)
Managua International Airport 96.1 map
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 115.9 map
Palmar Sur Airport 192.6 map

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Tamarindo Vacation Rentals

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from: $200

New Modern Villa

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, Utensils
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from: $164

Minimalist Private House Steps from Langosta Beach

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster
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from: $192

Premium Ocean Front Villa on Playa Langosta

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR

Tamarindo Beach Travel Guides

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