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Best Things to Do in Tamarindo

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Ashley's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What are the best places to eat and drink in Tamarindo?

Our family had our favorite dining experience at El Chiringuito. The atmosphere was perfect and it was on the beach. The fresh seafood was delicious and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend.

What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?

We used the Iguana Surf Shop for surf lessons and their instructors were so fun, helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone in our group was surfing!

Visited Tamarindo in July

Photo Shoot Location: Tamarindo Beach

Max in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Taylor's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What are the best places to eat and drink in Tamarindo?

Sofia Mediterranean

What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?

Beach! ATV tour! Sunset!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Tamarindo?

Bring a fan and bug spray!

Visited Tamarindo in April

Photo Shoot Location: Tamarindo Beach

Mariana in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Gregory's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What are the best places to eat and drink in Tamarindo?

So many great places Breakfast at NOI - we loved the hot sauce so much we’re bringing home two bottles of it! L’estanco: delicious seasonal menu and cocktails. We had dinner here the night of the proposal. Dragonfly: great food, big portions. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here.

What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?

We loved the sunset catamaran boat ride including snorkeling. We saw turtles, fish, and dolphins!

Visited Tamarindo in December

Photo Shoot Location: Tamarindo Beach

Mariana in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Sonia's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What are the best places to eat and drink in Tamarindo?

About a 30 minute drive from Tamarindo you’ll find Playa Avellanas which will feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo. Spend the day at Lola’s, take a long walk down the beach and enjoy the quieter side of this area.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Tamarindo?

It’s easiest to get around on foot, so if your kids are young enough bring your wearable carrier and hike around that way! A stroller won’t do well on the non-paved roads.

Visited Tamarindo in November

Photo Shoot Location: Tamarindo Beach

Mariana in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Evelyn's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What are the best places to eat and drink in Tamarindo?

We stayed at JW Marriott Guanacaste and only visited the restaurants at the hotel/resort

What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?

Catamaran sunset boat ride

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Tamarindo?

We celebrated at our hotel, JW Marriott Guanacaste

Visited Tamarindo in December

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Mariana in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Jonessa's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What are the best places to eat and drink in Tamarindo?

Our photographer recommended a great breakfast spot called Santa Rita Coffee Shop and we LOVED it!

What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?

We did the Marlin Del Rey sunset cruise and it was awesome! Great hospitality, good food and an all around great experience.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Tamarindo?

Enjoy and be sure to take it all in! Look into dinner reservations if you have your heart set on anywhere specific, as we tried to go to a restaurant for dinner to celebrate but couldn't enjoy because they were booked.

Visited Tamarindo in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Mariana in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Colleen's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What is your best overall travel tip for Tamarindo?

Sunsets from the beach!!

Visited Tamarindo in February

Photo Shoot Location: Tamarindo Beach

Mariana in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Kelsey's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What is your best overall travel tip for Tamarindo?

You must do a sloth tour! We booked a tour through Airbnb but there are many vendors to choose from. We saw multiple sloths in just a few hours, including some babies. So adorable and unique. And like everyone in Costa Rica, the guides were so friendly and conversational.

Visited Tamarindo in February

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Raquel in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Katrina's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What is your best overall travel tip for Tamarindo?

Costa Rica is so much more than beaches! We loved the Rincon de la Vieja area and had a fantastic time at Rinconcito Lodge

Visited Tamarindo in December

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Raquel in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Danielle's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What is your best overall travel tip for Tamarindo?

Talk to the locals! Costa Ricans are some of the kindest and friendliest people you will meet in the world. Even if you don’t know a lick of Spanish, chances are you can still communicate as most speak or understand a little English. I had the most fun speaking in my little to no Spanish with the park ranger at Palo Verde, the two fellas watching our car at Playa Hermosa and the sweet young ladies serving our delicious ice cream at Pops! It is so fun to get to know these wonderful people.

Visited Tamarindo in December

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Raquel in Tamarindo for Flytographer


Katelyn's Travel Tips for Tamarindo

What is your best overall travel tip for Tamarindo?

Take the time to road trip across the country - the landscapes and wildlife change as you move from the wet to dry regions, and you're doing the country an injustice if you only limit your visit to one side!

Visited Tamarindo in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Raquel in Tamarindo for Flytographer


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