Tamarindo
An abundance of stylish smaller hotels and very dependable surf have made Tamarindo one of the most popular beaches on this coast. Fishing boats bob at their moorings at the south end of the beach, and brown pelicans fish just outside the breakers. A sandy islet offshore makes a great destination if you're a strong swimmer; if you're not, it makes a great foreground for sunsets. Tamarindo is popular with surfers, who play the break right here or use the town as a jumping-off place for other breaks.
As a popular surfer destination, Tamarindo has a sometimes raging nightlife. On Saturday nights the place to be is The Big Bazaar, which hosts a massive beach party, replete with a raging bonfire. Other popular spots that go off throughout the week include La Bodega, located on the little traffic circle, the Monkey Bar at the Best Western Vista Villas, and the bar at the Hotel Pasatiempo, which has a giant television for sporting events and sometimes features live music.
For a great meal try La Laguna del Cocodrilo Bistro. Beautiful presentations, hearty portions, and creative use of ingredients are the norm here. Fresh mahimahi is first blackened, then served with a honey-curry relish. Be sure to save room for dessert, as they are always excellent. The open-air restaurant space is very small, but when the weather permits, more tables are set up under the trees in their beachfront garden area.
See transportation options to and from Tamarindo here.
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Hotels Available in Tamarindo.
Barcelo Langosta
Cala Luna Hotel & Villas
Capitan Suizo
El Milagro
Jardin del Eden
Luna Llena
Tamarindo Diria
Hotel Tropicana
VIista Villa Best Western
Aparthotel Flores
Sueno del Mar
Villa Alegre
Hotel Mamiri
Casa Paquita
Casa Papagayo and Casa Arrecife
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Tours Available in Tamarindo.
18 holes of Championship Golf at Reserva Conchal
ARENAL VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS
ATV Sunset Tour
BARRA HONDA CAVES EXPEDITION
BORINQUEN SPA TOUR
COROBICI RIVER FLOATING EXPEDITION
HELICONIAS RAIN FOREST & HANGING BRIDGES
Horseback Riding Tour
MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST TOUR
PALO VERDE NATURE CRUISE & GUAITIL VILLAGE
Parasail Boat Tour
RINCON DE LA VIEJA ADVENTURE
RINCON DE LA VIEJA NATIONAL PARK
RIO COLORADO RAFTING (CLASS II)
SANTA ROSA PARK NATURAL HISTORY & CULTURAL TOUR
Snorkeling Adventure
Snorkeling Adventure - Tamarindo Beach Area
Sunset Sailing Cruise
Sunset Sailing Cruise Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo Canopy Adventure
Tamarindo Estuary by Boat
Tamarindo Estuary by Kayak
TENORIO RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING (CLASS III-IV)
Turtle Nesting Tour (OCT THROUGH FEB)
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