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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Guanacaste  /  Tamarindo

Tamarindo

4.3
Beaches Adventure Wildlife
Surfing remains the main reason to take a trip to Tamarindo, as the beachside town is mostly known for its excellent waves. Different areas of the town's main beach offer breaks of varying difficulty, making a Tamarindo vacation suitable for surfers of all levels, from beginner to expert. Fishing is another popular thing to do in Tamarindo--the town makes the most of its location near a saltwater estuary. As you plan your Tamarindo holiday, keep in mind that conditions for big-wave surfing are at their best in November and December. Tamarindo is in Province of Guanacaste. Add Tamarindo and other destinations in Costa Rica to your travel plans using our Costa Rica online holiday planner .
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Guachipelin Adventure Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $120
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Scuba & Snorkeling
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Duration: 4​h
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Tamarindo Beach
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Pura Aventura
El Guapote
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Duration: 2​h
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Playa Avellana
Playa Avellanas
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Side trips from Tamarindo

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Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal
4.5
Duration: 4​h
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
Playa Flamingo
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Playa Flamingo
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Shark Diving
Playas del Coco
4.7
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Kids friendly things to do in Tamarindo

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Fishing Charters & Tours
4.5
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
4.7
Duration: 8​h
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Canopy Vista Tamarindo
Portegolpe
4.8
Duration: 4​h
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River Rafting & Tubing
4.3
Duration: 4​h

Hidden gems in Tamarindo

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Tamarindo Church
5
Duration: 1​h
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Papaya Con Leche
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Lydia Beech Art Boutique
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Duration: 1​h
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Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
5
Duration: 3​h

Shopping in Tamarindo

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EK Art Jewelry
5
Duration: 1​h
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Urban Eclectic Jewelry
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Duration: 1​h
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Dolores Shop
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Duration: 1​h
Tamarindo Jaime Peligro Book Store
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Duration: 1​h 30​min

Wildlife in Tamarindo

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Monkey Park
3.3
Duration: 30​min

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SiSiSi Transfers & Tours Costa Rica
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Duration: 2​h
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Samara Beach
Playa Samara
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Spas & Wellness
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Duration: 2​h
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Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates
Santa Cruz
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Duration: 4​h
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