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Tamarindo Travel Guide: 146 reviews and 221 photos
I think I was most struck with how rural this country was. Most of my travels have been to urban places and as we drove the 4 hours between Tamarindo from San Jose I kept wondering when I would see something that resembled a town. Admittedly, there were a few moments during that winding drive along dirt and potholed roads when I questioned my choice...but as the van logged mile after mile, field after field, cloud after cloud..all those thoughts were soon very far from my mind.
On a quiet stretch of beach , it was here that the love of my life asked me to marry him. How he got the ring through the metal detectors at LAX is still a mystery to me! That sunset in Tamarindo will never be far from my mind, and to think I almost missed it because I wanted to brew a pot of coffee instead!
True, Costa Rica is known for the diversity of its wildlife. But anyone who knows me will remember my love/interest in the stray dogs of the world. Their plight often sobers me up when I'm on vacation.
- Pros:TICO TICO! Packed with sun, surf, wildlife!
- Cons:Not the "inexpensive "destination that it once was
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Your choices are limited in Tamarindo. There are three small grocery stores. Our favorite was the southern most store in... more travel advice
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Almost everyone who lives in Tamarindo knows a guide who will show you around the country side or arrange a day trip for... more travel advice
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This company offers private transportation directly to and from the destinations of your choosing. The air conditioned... more travel advice
Ready to ride into the sunset
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There are plenty of opportunities for horseback riding through out the countryside. Our package at Buena Vista Lodge... more travel advice
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We just returned from costa rica and spent some time in tamarindo. The bank in town accepted our debit cards at the ATM with no problem. They obviously have updated their machines.
Costa Rica sounds like a very attractive destination... A piece of the Earth paradise...Thanks for your good page here...
hi - great tip, thanks. How long was the ride? we're considering this for a wedding destination but i'm worried about keeping people in the car too long as our friends/family are coming far as it is. thanks!
Hello Jenn! Thank you for taking me to an amazing virtual tour to Tamarindo. I truly enjoyed it. Happy birthday from Finland!
I really enjoyed reading your page. It brings back so many great memories. I can't wait to go back !
THANK YOU for the exit fee tip, its probably the best advice i've seen!
Would love to ride in the the sunset of Tamarindo. Greetings from Australia and me!
did you succeed in seeing any vulcano not surrounded by fog in CR???? ;-) and congratulationssssssssss with hugs of course!! Did you go to Playa Grande: not far from Tamarindo and not so touristic.. :-)