Vacationing in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Tamarindo is becoming one of the most popular places to spend holidays in Central America. The first thing that attracts you when you arrive in Tamarindo is nature, this small beach town in Costa Rica is becoming one of the most attractive places to spend holidays in Central America.

Tamarindo has forged a very popular reputation so that all visitors can enjoy the beauty of this beach city of Guanacaste.

How to get to Tamarindo

Depending on which airport you choose, you have several options. You can reach Tamarindo in about four hours if you drive from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. But you don´t want to drive for long, you can take a regional flight from the San Jose airport to the Tamarindo domestic airport. Flying is faster, of course, but driving can be an adventure that allows you to experience the real Costa Rican countryside.
You can also fly to the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia; and it is even easier to get to Tamarindo in this way, as it is only a 1-hour drive from the airport.

Activities

There are several activities you can do in Tamarindo, the ones related to water and beach are, obviously, the main characteristic of many coastal towns in Costa Rica, and in Tamarindo, undoubtedly occupies a primordial place.

Activities such as surfing, kayaking, sailing, and sport fishing are some of the activities you can practice here. Surfing is very popular in Tamarindo.


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There are also a variety of sailboat rides and kayak tours available for all interested people. Those who are looking for sportfishing will also be very lucky, Sportfishing in Tamarindo is known throughout the world for its huge fish. In the area, you can find marlin, sailfish, and many other types.

But not only activities related to water are popular in Tamarindo, but tourists also have the option of lots of outdoor activities, from horseback riding, biking, rafting, hiking, golf, and much more.

The Las Baulas National Marine Park is another activity that is a must in Tamarindo. This place is a protected area that serves as a sanctuary for the population of sea turtles. As said before, nature is a great attraction of Tamarindo, and you have a lot of activities related to enjoying the nature of the place.

Gastronomy and Dance

Of course, sports and outdoor activities are not the only things you can enjoy in Tamarindo, the cuisine of Costa Rica is always exciting, and Tamarindo offers some of the best dining experiences, available at local restaurants.

At night there are many bars and nightclubs to have fun after an exciting day at the beach.

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