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12 Best Beaches Near Tamarindo, Costa Rica (and How to Get There)
From Tamarindo, you can reach 12 very different beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in about an hour or less. Three are a walk or a short boat ride from town.…
by Editorial StaffOct 21 No comments -
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Crocodiles, Birds and What to Expect
The Tamarindo estuary is the river mouth and mangrove forest at the north end of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. It separates the town from Playa Grande (playa means beach). A guided…
by Editorial StaffOct 14 No comments -
Leatherback Turtles Near Tamarindo: Las Baulas, Playa Grande and Turtle Tours
Leatherback turtles still nest on Playa Grande, across the estuary from Tamarindo, inside Las Baulas National Marine Park. But they've become very rare, and the night tours on Playa Grande…
by Editorial StaffOct 7 No comments -
Where to Snorkel Near Tamarindo: Best Spots and Boat Trips
Tamarindo snorkeling mostly happens by boat, not from the beach. Tamarindo Beach is sandy, the water is often cloudy, and there are usually waves, so you won't see much from…
by Editorial StaffSep 30 No comments -
Surfing in Tamarindo: Breaks, Seasons and Tips for Beginners
Tamarindo surfing works for almost every level. The main beach break in front of town has slow, rolling waves over sand. That makes it one of the easiest places in…
by Editorial StaffSep 23 No comments -
Golf Near Tamarindo: Hacienda Pinilla and Other Courses
There's no golf course in Tamarindo itself. The closest is the 18-hole course at Hacienda Pinilla, about 15 km south of town, a drive of about 25 to 30 minutes.…
by Editorial StaffSep 16 No comments -
25 Things to Do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica (Picked by Locals)
The most popular things to do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica are surf lessons, sunset catamaran sails, estuary boat tours to see crocodiles and day trips to nearby beaches. From about…
by Editorial StaffSep 9 No comments -
San Jose to Tamarindo: Drive, Shuttle, Bus or Flight?
San José to Tamarindo is about 260 km, or 4.5 to 5 hours by car. You have 4 ways to make the trip: drive yourself, take a shared or private…
by Editorial StaffSep 2 No comments -
Airport Shuttle, Taxi or Rental Car? How to Get Around Tamarindo
A Liberia to Tamarindo shuttle is the easiest way for most visitors to get from the airport to town. A shared shuttle costs about $30 to $65 per person, and…
by Editorial StaffAug 26 No comments -
Liberia, Costa Rica: What to Do Before or After Your Flight
Liberia, Costa Rica is the capital of Guanacaste province and the city next to Liberia airport (LIR). Most Tamarindo visitors only see it from a shuttle window, but if you…
by Editorial StaffAug 19 No comments -
Liberia Airport (LIR) Guide for Tamarindo Travelers
Liberia airport (LIR) is the closest international airport to Tamarindo, about 70 km away, or about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Most visitors to Tamarindo land here. This guide…
by Editorial StaffAug 12 No comments -
How to Get to Tamarindo: Airports, Shuttles, Taxis and Driving
Most visitors get to Tamarindo by flying into Liberia airport (LIR) and taking a shuttle, taxi or rental car for the last 70 km. The trip from Liberia airport to…
by Editorial StaffAug 5 No comments
