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Tamarindo Area Information

Kick off your sandals, throw on your best swimsuit, and welcome yourself to the perfect beach. Tamarindo is Guanacaste’s top destinations for Costa Rica Surfing, perhaps the most popular one in the country. Walk on its broad sandy beaches, ride its dependable waves and bask in its Costa Rican sunshine. Tamarindo’s rapid development allows it [...]

Tamarindo Tico Moments

A friend and I were in Sugar Beach vacationing for the weekend. We had rented a car and planned to take a day trip to Flamingo. We were 45 minutes from the nearest gas station and we weren’t sure we could make it to Flamingo with what we had, so we stopped in the small [...]

Tamarindo Tours and Activities

Mandingo Sailing is owned and run by Andree and Maria Hammerschmidt who’s tandem work on land and at sea compliment each other perfectly. They offer a variety of tours including a stunning sunset cruise and an amazing snorkel expedition. A trip with Mandingo will make a sea-goer out of everyone. However, be sure to check [...]

Tamarindo Nightlife

Crazy Monkey Bar is located at the Tamarindo Vista Villas with fabulous views, a pool, and a bar. It’s the place to be on Friday for Ladies’ Night while other live and DJ music plays throughout the week! (Also featured on Wild on E! Costa Rica a couple of years ago). Hotel California is an eclectic [...]

Tamarindo Restaurants

Frutas Tropicales is best the place for a traditional casado in Tamarindo! It sits right next to the Economy Rent-a-Car office, and while your meal will be appetizing, don’t expect the service to match up—you’re on Tico time now, remember. Nogui’s Sunset Lounge has great breakfast, lunch, and dinner right on the beach in the Tamarindo [...]

Tamarindo Hotspots

Las Baulas Marine National Park hosts the world’s largest group of nesting Giant Leatherback Turtles Ocotober through April. The park also protects Playa Grande, which makes for great surfing conditions. El Mundo de la Tortuga is a museum located in Playa Grande that educates its visitors about Leatherbacks. There are 20 minute interactive tours in English, [...]