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Travel Guide of Tamarindo in Costa Rica by Influencers and Travelers


Tamarindo is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, located on the Nicoya Peninsula. The town of Tamarindo is the largest developed beach town in Guanacaste. Main attractions in the area are surfing and eco-tourism.


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1 - Playa Grande

Playa Grande, also known as Salinas, is a beach community on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica just north of Tamarindo. Playa Grande is internationally popular as one of Costa Rica’s best surfing spots as well as being part of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, a nesting ground of the largest marine reptile, the leatherback turtle.

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2 - Playa Flamingo

   16 km away
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3 - Scuba Diving in Las Catalinas

   18 km away

The Catalinas Islands, just offshore of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, is THE SPOT for scuba diving in the region. Scuba Diving Costa Rica will guide you on awesome adventure dives! Welcome to Scuba Diving Costa Rica's favorite diving spot! The Catalina...

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4 - Guanacaste Province

   19 km away

Guanacaste is a province of Costa Rica located in the northwestern region of the country, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Alajuela Province to the east, and Puntarenas Province to the southeast. It is the most sparsely populated of all the provinces of Costa Rica. The province covers an area of 10,141 km² and as of 2010, had a population of 354,154. Guanacaste's capital is Liberia. Other important cities include Cañas and Nicoya.

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5 - Santa Cruz

   21 km away
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6 - Surfing in Tamarindo

Share the experience of learning to surf with a special person or a friend! Semi-private lessons take the stress off and focus on fun! Iguana Surf's guaranteed teaching method put to the service of you and a partner! Semi-private lessons are gre...

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7 - Carrillo

   35 km away

Carrillo is a canton in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Filadelfia district.

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8 - Playa del Ostional

   37 km away
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9 - Freediving in Tamarindo

If you are not ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Freediving in Tamarindo will let you try freediving to see how much you like it! Don't be afraid and go beyond your fears! Freediving is a fascinating sport that might scar...

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10 - Nosara

   41 km away

Nosara is a district of the Nicoya canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

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11 - Golfo de Papagayo

   48 km away

The Gulf of Papagayo is a large body of water off Guanacaste province and the northwestern coast of Costa Rica. The Gulf and its coastline are part of a major tourism project by Costa Rica's government.

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Why should you visit Tamarindo ?


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Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a town located on the north-west coast of the country. It is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and surfing.

1. Bring bug spray! The mosquitoes here are no joke.

2. If you're looking for a party, Tamarindo is the place to be. But if you're looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, you might want to try a different town.

3. The surfing here is really great, so if you're a fan of the sport, you'll definitely want to check it out.

4. You can find some really good deals on accommodation if you book in advance.

5. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy during the day, including zip lining, horseback riding, and hiking.

There are many great travel experiences to be had in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, but some of the most popular include surfing, fishing, and exploring the nearby national parks.













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