Tamarindo
Costa Rica · Guanacaste · 0 m
Description
Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica’s best-known coastal towns and a lively hub for beaches, surfing, and tropical life on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast. The town is known for its long sandy beach, excellent surf conditions, spectacular sunsets, and vibrant mix of surf schools, restaurants, bars, and nightlife. Tamarindo combines well-developed tourist infrastructure with the protected landscapes of Las Baulas National Marine Park, whose mangroves, estuaries, and beaches provide important habitats for a wide variety of wildlife. Nearby Playa Grande is an important nesting site for the endangered leatherback sea turtle. This blend of Pacific beaches, surf culture, nature, and entertainment makes Tamarindo one of Costa Rica’s most diverse beach and surfing destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Playa Tamarindo & surf breaks
- Tamarindo Estuary & mangrove boat tour
- Las Baulas National Marine Park & Playa Grande
- Sunset catamaran cruise
- Leatherback turtle nesting at Playa Grande (October - March)
- Playa Langosta
- Tamarindo nightlife
- Surf lessons for beginners
- Playa Avellanas(Day trip)
- Playa Conchal(Day trip)
- Playa Flamingo(Day trip)
- Playa Negra surf break(Day trip)
- Catalina Islands diving(Day trip)
- Catalina Islands snorkeling(Day trip)
- Sport fishing
- ATV & buggy tours
- Zipline canopy tours
- Horseback riding on the beach
- Kayaking in the Tamarindo Estuary
- Yoga & wellness
- Tamarindo Farmers Market
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park(Day trip)
- Llanos de Cortés Waterfall(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- LIR