Costa Rica Tamarindo Beach Tours
Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste is the most accessible location along the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, with an airstrip serviced 7 days a week from San José by two airlines: SANSA and Nature Air. Private charter services are available as well. There is also a paved highway from San José for those who wish to rent a car and drive the countryside (4-5 hrs. to Tamarindo). The international airport in Liberia, Guanacaste is open to international flights from a variety of carriers. The airport is just a 45 minute drive from Tamarindo.
A Natural Wonderland
Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed by a cape, Cabo Velas (velas is Spanish for sails, or sailfish). Playa Grande lies to the north of Tamarindo Beach inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay there is another beautiful estuary and beach, Playa Langosta.
Both Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are protected nesting areas for the giant leatherback turtle, and are part of the Costa Rican national park system. These beaches are the major nesting areas worldwide for the turtles, which arrive from October to March to lay their eggs. Tours led by official guides are available to take visitors to see this incredible spectacle. Another very special tour is the jungle boat ride. Small groups are ferried on locally built skiffs deep into the mysterious mangrove forest, where a breathtaking diversity of birds, mammals, and reptiles can be seen.
Accommodations and Services
Tamarindo hosts an excellent variety of hotels, from economy to luxury. Ask us for more information. Tamarindo has several condominiums, private beach houses and B & B's. Maid and laundry services are available to make your stay a comfortable and relaxing one. There are accomodations to fit every budget.
Tamarindo boasts an amazing selection of fine international and traditional Costa Rican restaurants. Tamarindo has a French bakery, as well as restaurants catering to health-conscious and vegetarian patrons. You will never tire of sampling the wonderful variations of uniquely prepared specialities featuring the abundant supply of fresh local seafood, fruits and vegetables. Tamarindo also has grocery stores, fresh produce and fruit juice stands, an ice factory, a variety of souvenir and clothing shops, an art gallery, medical clinic, pharmacy, hardware store, a full service bank with ATM machine, real estate offices, laundromats and internet cafes.
Water Sports and other Activities
Tamarindo Bay has become a mecca for surfers and blue water sport fishermen. A sport fishing fleet of talented and conservation oriented captains are the pioneers of the Pacific coast. Their record catches of marlin, sailfish, giant tuna and other species have become legendary. Whether you want deep bluewater fishing, or reef or shoreline fishing, we can accommodate your preferences. Surf casting and handlining in front of your hotel for snook and jack are also popular. Any way you do it you can be sure to have your fresh catch cooked up for you at one of the friendly beachfront restaurants.
Warm water surfing is enjoyed year 'round and families find this area offers opportunities for surfers of all skill levels to enjoy the great waves that bless this part of the coast. Tamarindo was the first stop on an epic worldwide surf journey in the popular movie Endless Summer II.
Visitors also have access to SCUBA diving, snorkeling trips, beach cruises, water skiing, jet skiing, catamarans, ocean and river kayaking, wind surfing, sailing cruises and horseback riding. Bicycles, beach gear, surfboards, boogie boards and equipment of all types are available for rental from specialty stores.
Golfers can enjoy two championship courses locally, one at Paradisus Conchal and another at Hacienda Pinilla.
Tamarindo's Climate
Tamarindo's climate has two seasons, dry and rainy. The dry season, from November through April, is dry, hot and sunny. The humidity is very low and comfortable. The rainy season begins in late April or early May and continues through October. A typical day is sunny or partly cloudy until late afternoon or evening, when showers build inland and move offshore, often producing spectacular sunsets. Everything is green and lush during this time of year. Although there are no hurricanes here, a hurricane or tropical depression in the Atlantic or Caribbean often means rain for Tamarindo. Temperatures in Tamarindo range between 80 and 100 degrees F. year 'round.
Our Costa Rica vacation packages allow you to visit the most important areas of Costa Rica. Choose your vacation package from the list below:
| Costa Rica Nature & Beach Experience (11 Days / 10 Nights) |  | Our most requested package. Relax at the laid-back Caribbean village of Puerto Viejo, visit the active Arenal volcano known for its spectacular scenery, enjoy amazing wildlife in the cloudforest of Monteverde, and enjoy the palmfringed beach at Hotel Tango Mar.
San José- Puerto Viejo- Arenal- Monteverde- Nicoya- San José | Price from: $ 790.00  |
|---|
| Honeymoon Sea Costa Rica (7 Days / 6 Nights) |  | If the two of you love stunning, exotic landscapes and a vast array of unique activities in a country known for promoting ecotourism, this Costa Rica honeymoon offers the romantic get-a-way of a lifetime!
San Jose- Manuel Antonio- Tamarindo- San Jose | Price from: $ 1,475.00 |
|---|
| Honeymoon exuberant nature Costa Rica (7 Days / 6 Nights) |  | Spectacular sunsets, dramatic skylines, volcanoes, waterfalls, jungle, and streams can serve as spectacular backdrops that will define your honeymoon as a truly unique and individual event. Enjoy epic activities as Zip Line, Snorkeling and more. San Jose- Manuel Antonio- Tamarindo- La Paz Waterfall- San Jose | Price from: $ 1,615.00 |
|---|
| Costa Rica Tropical Relax (11 Days / 10 Nights) |  | Want to see what Costa Rica has to offer but do not want to break the bank while doing it? Check out this affordable holiday. Enjoy navigating in the Tortuguero Canals, catch a glimp of the red lava of Arenal volcano, experience nature in the Monteverde cloudforest and relax at a beautiful tropical beach in Tamarindo! Visit and stay at some Costa Rica’s more personal and friendly hotels. San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Monteverde - Tamarindo - San José | Price from: $ 705.00 |
|---|
| Discover Costa Rica (8 Days / 7 Nights) |  | Costa Rica vacations offer an amazing destination for many reasons. Some of them include Costa Rica's proximity to the United States and the promise of "No Artificial Ingredients." Where else can you see so many species of animals, like four species of monkey, sloths, hundreds of species of birds, crocodiles, jungle cats and more, as well as engage in many outdoor activities. This is a relaxing trip through mountains and volcanoes with a visit to the active Arenal volcano, tropical cloud forests at stunning Monteverde and palm fringed beaches at warm Tamarindo beach, with great wildlife viewing. This trip can also be booked with shared or private shuttle transfers.
San José- Arenal- Monteverde- Tamarindo- San José
| Price from: $ 860.00 |
|---|
| All inclusive affordable Costa Rica (10 Days / 9 Nights) |  | Looking for affordable All Inclusive Costa Rican packages ? We tailor Costa Rica All Inclusive Vacations !!! A Costa Rica all-inclusive package allows you to enjoy the full experience of being completely pampered. Savor the experience of being catered to and not having to move a muscle. Whatever you need, we have it. Just take a look! San José- Tortuguero- Arenal- Langosta Beach | Price from: $ 1,230.00 |
|---|
| Costa Rica Nature & Beach Experience Superior. (11 Days / 10 Nights) |  | Lots of sun and beautiful beaches are two phrases that best define what the province of Guanacaste is all about. Enjoy stunning shorelines, volcanoes, rain forests and more! A visit to the spectacular Arenal Volcano provides guaranteed excitement, as you can see the volcano erupt. The unspoiled Monteverde Cloud Forest is a unforgettable time for birdwatchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive and rare Quetzal bird. Try the Sky Walk for a spectacular combination of suspension bridges with built in walking trails above the tropical forest canopy. Relax at both Pacific and Caribbean coasts at Puerto Viejo and Tamarindo.
San José- Puerto Viejo- Arenal- Monteverde- Tamarindo- San José | Price from: $ 1,080.00 |
|---|
| Family tour in Costa Rica. Free GPS included! (15 Days / 14 Nights) |  | Tropical Costa Rica is the perfect spot for your family to explore the beauty and marvelous intricacy of the natural world! During this exiting trip you will discover shores on both the Caribbean and Atlantic ocean. This is certainly not only a beach-fun vacaction for family getaways as you will also see active volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests and more. Playa Tamarindo is a great spot for teens to learn how to surf or boogie-board, there are a host of activities to please the entire family. After hiking through the Monteverde reserve, you should be able to keep most kids happy and occupied riding horses; squirming at the local serpentarium and hummingbird gallery. More adventurous families can take one of the local zip-line canopy tours.
San José- Puerto Viejo de Limón- Sarapiquí- Arenal- Monteverde- Playa Tamarindo.
| Price from: $ 1,190.00 |
|---|
| Costa Rica from Coast to Coast (18 Days / 17 Nights) |  | Explore Costa Rica at your own pace in your 4×4 rent a car. Explore areas people nromally do not see!! Navigate along the famous canals of Tortuguero, enjoy nature at Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. The unspoiled Monteverde Cloud Forest is an unforgettable time for birdwatchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Quetzal bird. A visit to the spectacular Arenal Volcano provides guaranteed excitement for the whole family, as you may see the volcano erupt. You will also enjoy a relaxing stay at the pristine beaches of Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio.
San José- Tortuguero- Sarapiquí- Arenal- Rincón de la Vieja- Tamarindo- Monteverde- Manuel Antonio- San José | Price from: $ 1,995.00 |
|---|
Tortuguero Costa Rica Vacation Packages | Off The Beaten Track Costa Rica Vacation Packages
Arenal Costa Rica Vacation Packages | Monteverde Costa Rica Vacation Packages
Rincon de la Vieja Costa Rica Vacation Packages | Corcovado Costa Rica Vacation Packages
Pacific Coast Costa Rica Vacation Packages | Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Vacation Packages
Manuel AntonioCosta Rica Vacation Packages | Puerto Viejo Costa Rica Vacation Packages
Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica Vacation Packages