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Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo

4.3
#1 of 660 in Things to do in Province of Guanacaste
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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 $92 BOOK WITH VIATOR Albatros Tamarindo Sailing Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling
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FROM $177 BOOK WITH VIATOR Buena vista Mega Combo Tour at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano from Tamarindo Beach
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Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Catamaran Sunset Cruise of Tamarindo Beach
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $161 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mega Combo tour: Tubing,Canopy & Hot Spring from Playa Flamingo
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Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sunset Sailing Tour on Ti Marouba catamaran Tamarindo
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hiking and Tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from Guanacaste Area
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $179 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sky Walk Tour with Hanging Bridges and Nature Preserve
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $92 BOOK WITH VIATOR Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo
4.0
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tamarindo river guided kayak mangrove & environment watching tour in Guanacaste
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $128 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guanacaste Life Style Tamarindo Beach
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FROM $256 BOOK WITH VIATOR Beach Tour From RIU Guanacaste-Palace and Playa Hermosa Beach Guanacaste
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Tamarindo Beach reviews

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4.6
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  • By Tourist738614
    My family and I had an amazing time in Tamarindo. All the good aspects I'm sure have already been said here, so I'll list a few tips I wish we had known: 1. The horses on the beach available to...  more »
  • By SharonianTimes
    If you're looking for culture, you'll be disappointed here since most people here are Americans. If you want a beautiful beach with warm water to swim in (but watch out for sections with a rocky...  more »
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  • By Koray Yilmaz
    Nice beach. Ideal beach for surf beginners and medium level surfers. Parking and good dining all around.
  • By FEDERICO RIVERA
    Definitely a must visit beach around guanacaste but be aware the place is very crowded. People go surfing and there’s a lot of restaurants and handcrafting stores.
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