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Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo

4.3

#1 of 75 in Parks in Province of Guanacaste

Must see · Beach · Nature / Park

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Enjoy the wide, golden sands of Tamarindo Beach and watch as surfers take on the waves. Pop into one the beach bars to enjoy a cold drink, or check out what the vendors are peddling. If you’re interested in learning to surf, the beach provides easy going waves, perfect for beginners. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for hire, but you might miss out on them unless you arrive early; consider bringing your own sun protection, as there's no natural shade at the beach. If you arrive at the right time, you can also enjoy a famous sunset from the shore. Plan to visit Tamarindo Beach during your Tamarindo vacation using our convenient Tamarindo itinerary builder app.

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Tours to Tamarindo Beach

FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo

4.7

Duration: 2 hours

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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sunset Sailing Tour on Ti Marouba catamaran Tamarindo Sunset Sailing Tour on Ti Marouba catamaran Tamarindo

4.5

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

4.5

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Flamingo Beach Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Flamingo Beach

4.4

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $156 BOOK WITH VIATOR Buena vista Vandara Hot spring Combo Tour from Tamarindo Beach Buena vista Vandara Hot spring Combo Tour from Tamarindo Beach

4.9

Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $155 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mega Combo tour: Tubing,Canopy & Hot Spring from Playa Flamingo Mega Combo tour: Tubing,Canopy & Hot Spring from Playa Flamingo

4.9

Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $92 BOOK WITH VIATOR Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

4.0

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tamarindo Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling at Captain Island Tamarindo Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling at Captain Island

4.9

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hiking and Tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from Guanacaste Area Hiking and Tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from Guanacaste Area

4.9

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanging Bridges and Nature Preserve at Tenorio volcano Hanging Bridges and Nature Preserve at Tenorio volcano

5.0

Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach

5.0

Duration: 2 hours

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FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tamarindo river guided kayak mangrove & environment watching tour in Guanacaste Tamarindo river guided kayak mangrove & environment watching tour in Guanacaste

4.0

Duration: 5 hours

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Tamarindo Beach reviews

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4.6

By patdH6660TM

We stayed at W hotel and wanted to go out and explore. The beach was ok what we liked were all the buisness direct on the beach (bars and restaurants) dark sand and lots of vendors but we much...

We stayed at W hotel and wanted to go out and explore. The beach was ok what we liked were all the buisness direct on the beach (bars and restaurants) dark sand and lots of vendors but we much... more »
By deetravelerworld

Worst beach I’ve ever been to. The sand is black, the water was mud brown colored . The environment was dirty, dog poop and horse poop everywhere. Vendors harassing you to buy their stuff if not...

Worst beach I’ve ever been to. The sand is black, the water was mud brown colored . The environment was dirty, dog poop and horse poop everywhere. Vendors harassing you to buy their stuff if not... more »

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By Thomas Visicaro

A beautiful beach that’s well maintained and very clean. The sand is soft and the water is warm. The water is also shallow so you can go out pretty far without being that deep. Also, be sure to stay for the sunset. You’ll be glad you did!

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By David Phipps

Expected to stay 5 days here but had to leave unexpectedly as one of the group was sick and the doctors in town were all on holiday. So we left after 2 nights. Great beach, nice town, good selection of restaurants.

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