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Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande Travel Guide

Tamarindo is the biggest boomtown in Guanacaste—and personally, I think the boom has gone a bit too far a bit too fast. The main road into Tamarindo has turned into a seemingly helter-skelter jumble of strip malls, surf shops, hotels and random restaurants. Ongoing development is spreading up the hills inland from the beach and south beyond Punta Langosta. None of it seems regulated or particularly planned out. However, once you get off the road, the beach itself is a long, wide swath of white sand that curves gently from one rocky headland to another. Read More

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Hotels

Borinquen Mountain Resort

Rincon de la Vieja National Park 5000
Liberia Map

Distance: 15.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
3.0

Parque Maritimo El Coco

1 Playa El Coco
San Juan Del Sur 0000 Map

Distance: 24.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Hotel Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz
Tamarindo

Distance: 47.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Blue Dolphin Sailing

Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 50.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Blue Dolphin offers snorkeling and sailing tours with instruction, where guests can see dolphins, reef fish and rays. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Gulf of Papagayo

north of Playa Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 50.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Gulf of Papagayo is a popular destination for bird watchers and nature lovers that is now become a tourism hub. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Playa Grande

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
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

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: $200

A Slice Of Heaven For Rent

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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