Locations & Directions

Tamarindo is nestled on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and its white sand beaches and board-perfect waves have been featured in many movies. Surrounded by national parks, Tamarindo is a mecca of wildlife that includes monkeys, parakeets and, most famously, turtles. Tamarindo Beach offers some of the best surfing, sports fishing, turtle watching, SCUBA diving, horseback riding, sailing and people watching in Costa Rica. Heading away from the blue waters, you'll find lush tropical jungles, ATV tours, jungle boat rides, canopy tours and a community of local shops--a clean and friendly downtown area full of bakeries, art galleries, juice stands, fresh fruit markets and restaurants.