Playa Tamarindo
Playa Tamarindo can be described as a family friendly, surfer mecca with an upbeat nightlife and spectacular white sand beaches. Tamarindo Beach is located in a bay which is formed by the Cabo Velas Cape (velas in Spanish means sails or sailfish). The bay is comprised of 3 beaches, with Playa Grande to the North, Playa Tamarindo in the middle and Playa Lagosta to the South. Both Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are Costa Rica National Parks and are proteced nesting areas for the endangered Leatherback Turtle. Playa Grande and Tamarindo are separated by the Tamarindo Estuary, which plays a vital shelter for several species of endangered wildlife.
Tamarindo is a beach town located in the Province of Guanacaste, which in turn is located in the Northwest corner of Costa Rica. Tamarindo is approximately a 4 hour drive from San Jose, 4 1/2 hours from Manuel Antonio, 3 hours from Monteverde, 3 hours from Liberia and 4- 4 1/2 hours from the La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano Region. Please keep in mind that all drive times are approximate, depending on road conditions, as well as Costa Rica driving experience.
Tamarindo offers one of the driest climates in Costa Rica. From December through April, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low to mid 90's and a low in the 70's with very limited rainfall. From May through November, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low 90's and a low in the 70's with more limited rainfall. The rainfall in Tamarindo during this time of the year is generally limited to late afternoons and early evenings (though it can rain at any given time).
Tamarindo Tours are available for adventurers, nature lovers or those that just want to relax and let the captain do the sailing. One can experience everything from Rappelling down rain forest waterfalls to canopy exploration to Dolphin and Whale watching before watching a magnificent Pacific sunset from one of the many pristine beaches in this beach lovers paradise.
There are plenty of options for Tamarindo hotels. This diverse beach town offers everything from an all inclusive rsort, to standard hotels for the adventurer on the go, to bed and breakfasts.
Activities are plentiful in Tamarindo. The town is bursting with tourist geared activities including day spas, restaurants, bars, dancing, internet cafes, and souvenir shops. The following is a small percentage of the local businesses that we recommend:
Activities:
- Fitness: Gym Tamarindo
- Golf: Hacienda Pinilla
- Relaxation:Essence Day Spa
- Spanish School: Wayra
- Tennis: Tamarindo Tennis Club
- Books: Undercover Books
Restaurants:
- Fiesta del Mar - Breakfast & Seafood
- Buon Appetito - Italian
- Lazy Wave Food Company - Dinner
- Crazy Monkey Bar & Restaurant - Surfers
- Gil's Place - Mexican breakfast & lunch
- Pizzaola Pizzeria - Pizza
For more Playa Tamarindo information call Toll Free 1-800-630-9126 or 1-866-853-9426
