Craig’s Tamarindo Guidebook
Surfing
Tamarindo beach is known for it's steady surf break. It is considered one of the best surfing beaches in the world. Tamarindo is home to some amazing surf schools like Iguana Surf Camp, Witches Rock Surf Camp, and Kelly's Surf Shop.
Don't worry if you forgot your beach gear, Tamarindo has lots of options for shopping. Board shorts, bathing suit, sun shirts, flip flops and water shoes. You will find everything you need for a great beach vacation in Tamarindo.
Check out Papaya con Leche swimwear and Matos Surf Shop
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Tamarindo
Tamarindo beach is known for it's steady surf break. It is considered one of the best surfing beaches in the world. Tamarindo is home to some amazing surf schools like Iguana Surf Camp, Witches Rock Surf Camp, and Kelly's Surf Shop.
Don't worry if you forgot your beach gear, Tamarindo has lots of options for shopping. Board shorts, bathing suit, sun shirts, flip flops and water shoes. You will find everything you need for a great beach vacation in Tamarindo.
Check out Papaya con Leche swimwear and Matos Surf Shop
Food scene
Tamarindo hosts some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica and is a mecca for chefs and foodies alike. Whether you are looking for traditional Costa Rican food, modern fusion, fine dining, healthy options, or beach casual. Tamarindo has it all.
La Esquina-the best pizza in town
Little Lucha-Amazing Mexican tacos
El Mercadito-food stalls with great atmosphere
Agua Salada-beach front dining, tropical fusion cuisine
Pangas-amazing sunsets and Happy Hour 4-6pm
Sharky's-burgers, wings, wraps, pub fare
Soda Marcela-a typical Costa Rican diner (called a Soda) with great seafood
Bamboo Sushi Club-fusion tropical sushi
Patagonia-Argentinian Parilla (BBQ) restaurant, great steaks
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Tamarindo
Tamarindo hosts some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica and is a mecca for chefs and foodies alike. Whether you are looking for traditional Costa Rican food, modern fusion, fine dining, healthy options, or beach casual. Tamarindo has it all.
La Esquina-the best pizza in town
Little Lucha-Amazing Mexican tacos
El Mercadito-food stalls with great atmosphere
Agua Salada-beach front dining, tropical fusion cuisine
Pangas-amazing sunsets and Happy Hour 4-6pm
Sharky's-burgers, wings, wraps, pub fare
Soda Marcela-a typical Costa Rican diner (called a Soda) with great seafood
Bamboo Sushi Club-fusion tropical sushi
Patagonia-Argentinian Parilla (BBQ) restaurant, great steaks
Adventure
If you are looking for adventure, then Tamarindo is the right place to be. You can indulge in the beautiful scenery and nature with an estuary boat tour, check out sea turtle hatching at Las Baulas Marine Park, enjoy a catamaran day trip, try jungle ziplining, ATV tours to explore beaches only accessible by ATV, sailing tours and snorkeling.
Dream Chaser Catamaran all inclusive day tour-starting at $75 per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari-starting at $38 per person
Action CR Tours/ATV Tours-starting at $70 per person
Monkey Jungle Zip Line Canopy Tour-starting at $55 per person
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Sailing Tours all inclusive-starting at $100 person
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Tamarindo
If you are looking for adventure, then Tamarindo is the right place to be. You can indulge in the beautiful scenery and nature with an estuary boat tour, check out sea turtle hatching at Las Baulas Marine Park, enjoy a catamaran day trip, try jungle ziplining, ATV tours to explore beaches only accessible by ATV, sailing tours and snorkeling.
Dream Chaser Catamaran all inclusive day tour-starting at $75 per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari-starting at $38 per person
Action CR Tours/ATV Tours-starting at $70 per person
Monkey Jungle Zip Line Canopy Tour-starting at $55 per person
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Sailing Tours all inclusive-starting at $100 person
Sightseeing
Tamarindo is the largest beach town in Guanacaste with so much to do, you might won't need to leave. But if you have the desire to sightsee and travel, there are many amazing places within an hour or two drive of Tamarindo. Not to worry, if you don't have a rental car there are many tours that can pick you up at your hotel in air conditioned shuttles for round trip service.
-Waterfalls and Hot Springs and Volcano at Rincon de la Vieja Park National Park
https://www.rincondelaviejapark.com/
-Sloth and Monkey Santuary of Costa Rica in Portegolpe http://monkeyparkfoundation.org/contact-direction/
-Rio Celeste in Tenorio Volcano Park famous for it's turquoise waters
https://riocelesteaventuras.com/
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Tamarindo
Tamarindo is the largest beach town in Guanacaste with so much to do, you might won't need to leave. But if you have the desire to sightsee and travel, there are many amazing places within an hour or two drive of Tamarindo. Not to worry, if you don't have a rental car there are many tours that can pick you up at your hotel in air conditioned shuttles for round trip service.
-Waterfalls and Hot Springs and Volcano at Rincon de la Vieja Park National Park
https://www.rincondelaviejapark.com/
-Sloth and Monkey Santuary of Costa Rica in Portegolpe http://monkeyparkfoundation.org/contact-direction/
-Rio Celeste in Tenorio Volcano Park famous for it's turquoise waters
https://riocelesteaventuras.com/
Shopping
If you forget to pack something, don't worry Tamarindo has you covered. Everything you need from groceries, pharmacies, clothing, beach wear, souvenirs, to waterproof phone cases and Havaianas can be found in Tamarindo town.
Groceries-Mega Super or Automercado
Pharmacy-Fischel
Medical Clinic-The Doctor's Office Tamarindo Plaza (506 2653 0121)
Farmer's Market-shop local makers in Tamarindo every Saturday 8am-2pm
Women's clothing-Papaya con Leche
Gifts and Souvenirs-Con Mucho Gusto
Organic Body Care-Coco Beauty Spa
Family Clothing-Azul Profundo Boutique
Surf Gear-Matos Surf Shop
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Tamarindo
If you forget to pack something, don't worry Tamarindo has you covered. Everything you need from groceries, pharmacies, clothing, beach wear, souvenirs, to waterproof phone cases and Havaianas can be found in Tamarindo town.
Groceries-Mega Super or Automercado
Pharmacy-Fischel
Medical Clinic-The Doctor's Office Tamarindo Plaza (506 2653 0121)
Farmer's Market-shop local makers in Tamarindo every Saturday 8am-2pm
Women's clothing-Papaya con Leche
Gifts and Souvenirs-Con Mucho Gusto
Organic Body Care-Coco Beauty Spa
Family Clothing-Azul Profundo Boutique
Surf Gear-Matos Surf Shop
City/town information
Playa Flamingo is famous for the sunsets, sailing, marina and tranquil blue swimming water. Enjoy sunset cocktails at Coco Loco beachfront restaurant or try renting a jet ski and cruising the coastline. It is a 20 minute drive from Tamarindo.
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Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach RoadPlaya Flamingo is famous for the sunsets, sailing, marina and tranquil blue swimming water. Enjoy sunset cocktails at Coco Loco beachfront restaurant or try renting a jet ski and cruising the coastline. It is a 20 minute drive from Tamarindo.
Brasilito is a little town about 15 minutes from Tamarindo with walk-in only access to the beautiful beach made of seashells called Playa Conchal. Playa Conchal is the perfect beach for swimming, it is sheltered and calm and has some pretty good snorkeling at the rock heads. It is a 10 minute walk into the beach from the parking area in Brasilito. Be sure to stock up on water and snacks in Brasilito before you hike into the beach. That being said, you will find lots of vendors selling fresh coconut, ceviche, beer, water and coco locos or pina coladas. So bring some cash for purchases.
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Brasilito
Brasilito is a little town about 15 minutes from Tamarindo with walk-in only access to the beautiful beach made of seashells called Playa Conchal. Playa Conchal is the perfect beach for swimming, it is sheltered and calm and has some pretty good snorkeling at the rock heads. It is a 10 minute walk into the beach from the parking area in Brasilito. Be sure to stock up on water and snacks in Brasilito before you hike into the beach. That being said, you will find lots of vendors selling fresh coconut, ceviche, beer, water and coco locos or pina coladas. So bring some cash for purchases.
Liberia is the largest city in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica. With a population of 60, 000 and the second largest airport in Costa Rica. The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is the travel hub and gateway for Guanacaste, Western and Pacific Costa Rica and receives international flights daily.
Liberia has all the amenities of a major city with world class shopping, transit, hospitals, airport, hotels, resorts and casino.
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Liberia
Liberia is the largest city in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica. With a population of 60, 000 and the second largest airport in Costa Rica. The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is the travel hub and gateway for Guanacaste, Western and Pacific Costa Rica and receives international flights daily.
Liberia has all the amenities of a major city with world class shopping, transit, hospitals, airport, hotels, resorts and casino.
Beaches
Playa Tamarindo is the most popular beach of Guanacaste. Within 30 minutes there are many beaches dotting the coast line of the North Pacific.
Playa Conchal-swimming and snorkeling
Playa Grande-surfing, turtle sighting
Playa Dante-swimming, hiking, remote
Playa Flamingo-boating, swimming, marina, nightlife
Playa Avellanas-surfing, famous beachfront Lola's bar and restaurant
Playa Potrero-Stand up paddle board rentals, fishing tours
Playa Langosta-quiet and private with high end resorts and hotels
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Tamarindo
Playa Tamarindo is the most popular beach of Guanacaste. Within 30 minutes there are many beaches dotting the coast line of the North Pacific.
Playa Conchal-swimming and snorkeling
Playa Grande-surfing, turtle sighting
Playa Dante-swimming, hiking, remote
Playa Flamingo-boating, swimming, marina, nightlife
Playa Avellanas-surfing, famous beachfront Lola's bar and restaurant
Playa Potrero-Stand up paddle board rentals, fishing tours
Playa Langosta-quiet and private with high end resorts and hotels