Tamarindo

Tamarindo is most well-known for its fantastic beaches and nightlife! Both experienced and novice surfers love it because it provides simple access to top Costa Rica surf spots like Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Playa Negra, Playa Avellana, and Playa Langosta. Although all of the Costa Rica beach destinations along the Northern Pacific Coast are great spots to dip your toes in the water and go for a beachside stroll, Tamarindo is bordered by a number of breathtaking beaches that are only a few minutes from the downtown area. Miles of soft, golden sand and crystal-clear waters are available to visitors, contributing to the area's reputation as a tropical getaway.

There are plenty of things to do further inland in addition to other well-liked beach and surf activities like sunbathing, sailing, kayaking, and sport fishing. You can try out horseback riding, go golfing, hike or bike down a forest trail, or eat at a local restaurant to experience the real food culture of Costa Rica. Tamarindo vacations are simple to tailor to your preferences, which also lessens crowding at the area's numerous attractions.

What to Know About Tamarindo

• Tamarindo also offers the type of tourism catering to young partiers (drugs and prostitutes). It is family friendly but it does offer this as well.
• Tamarindo can get super crowded during holidays since it’s a popular destination for locals.
• Some businesses are cash only so bring plenty of cash. Luckily there are several ATMs in town
• For long term stays, check the Tamarindo Rentals and Real Estate Facebook group.
• There are some co-working spaces and cafes with high speed Internet in downtown Tamarindo.

By bus

• From San Jose: One leaves from Calle 14 daily at 11:30 by way of Liberia and 15:30 by way of Tempisque. Another one leaves from Calle 20 daily at 7:15 and 16:00. Both routes take about 5.5 hours.
• From Liberia: the bus leaves at 3:50, 4:30, 5:15, 6:10, 7:30, 9, 10. 11, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00 which takes 1.5 hours.

Flying

• Tamarindo has its own local airport. Tamarindo is about a 30 minute flight from San Jose and 10 from Liberia.

For shuttles

• There are shared shuttles from San Jose and Liberia for around $57 USD per adult with Interbus. For private shuttles, it is around $320 USD from San Jose to Tamarindo and $100 USD one way from Liberia Airport.

Google rating: 4.2/5.0

Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica