Tamarindo

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Learn About Moon Costa Rica, Our Costa Rica Guidebook Published By Moon Travel Guides!

Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!

Accommodation Recommendations, Aerial Trams, Airport Information, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Budget-Friendly Tips, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Car Rentals, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Costa Rica Itinerary Planning, Costa Rica Photography, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Costa Rican Culture, DIY Costa Rica, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, Driving Directions, El Castillo, Escazu, Extras, Featured Front Page, Flights to/from Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Free Discount Codes For Costa Rica Hotels, Car Rentals, and Shuttle Services, Gluten-Free, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, How To Choose A Costa Rica Accommodation, How To Save Money In Costa Rica, Internet, Technology, and Electronic Devices, Introductory Costa Rica Trip Planning Resources, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Moon Costa Rica (2019), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Our Donation Project, Packing and Travel Prep, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Recipes, Rincon de la Vieja, Safety and Practicalities, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Saving Money In Costa Rica, Shopping and Souvenirs, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Spanish Language, Spending Money In Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Tour Transportation, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Vegetarian and Vegan, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Weather Information, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

80+ Costa Rica Beaches (In Photos) And Where To Find Them

See our master list of Costa Rica beaches for photos of 80+ beaches in Costa Rica to help you decide which one(s) to visit!

Bahia Salinas, Beaches, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, Featured, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco, Las Catalinas, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Ojochal, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Samara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tortuguero, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica

Costa Rica Highway Conditions By Route

We compare and contrast Costa Rica highway conditions by design, terrain, pace, traffic, flow, tolls, river crossings, and 4×4 requirements.

Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Carrillo, Cartago, Dominical, Drake Bay, Driving Directions, Escazu, Featured, Golfito, Grecia, Heredia, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Zarcero

Driving In Costa Rica: Distance And Duration Of Popular Routes

Planning to drive in Costa Rica? Our charts outline the distance (kilometers) and duration (hours/minutes) for each popular route!

Alajuela, Atenas, Cahuita, Car Rentals, Cartago, Dominical, Driving Directions, Golfito, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nosara, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puntarenas, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Ramon, Santa Teresa, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tortuguero, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia)

Your Costa Rica Ziplining Questions Answered!

There are 40+ ziplining tours in Costa Rica; read our answers to popular Costa Rica ziplining tour questions, plus tips and need-to-know info!

Alajuela, Cahuita, Carrillo, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nosara, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, What To Do In Costa Rica, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Costa Rica Tour Transportation: How To Use Tours To Travel Between Destinations

Use Costa Rica tour transportation to save time and money! We list tours that provide transportation between two destinations, and offer discounts for them too!

Alajuela, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Carrillo, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Liberia, Limon, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Potrero, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Samara, San Jose, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tour Transportation, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba

Costa Rica Luxury Travel: All-Inclusive Resorts And Non-All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica

Everything you need to know about all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica (and non-all-inclusive resorts) that deliver a luxury travel experience.

Bahia Salinas, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Costa Rica Luxury Travel, Escazu, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Nosara, Papagayo, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Stay In Costa Rica

Costa Rica Luxury Travel: 7 Types Of High-End Accommodations For Luxe-Loving Travelers

Everything you need to know about the seven types of high-end accommodations that deliver a Costa Rica luxury travel experience.

Bahia Salinas, Costa Rica Luxury Travel, Escazu, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Nosara, Papagayo, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Stay In Costa Rica

30 Popular Things To Do In Costa Rica And Where To Do Them

We detail the 30 most popular things to do in Costa Rica (with photos) and describe the attractions, beaches, cities, and towns that offer them!

Aerial Trams, Alajuela, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Carrillo, Cartago, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, Featured, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nosara, Papagayo, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Rincon de la Vieja, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Your Costa Rica Rafting Tour Questions Answered!

We have rafted in Costa Rica 2,000+ times; read our answers to popular Costa Rica rafting tour questions, plus tips and need-to-know info!

Alajuela, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Liberia, Limon, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Nosara, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Samara, San Jose, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Turrialba, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting

Where To Go In Costa Rica: 70+ Costa Rica Destinations (In Photos)

See our master list of Costa Rica destinations for photos of 70+ places to consider when narrowing down where to go in Costa Rica.

Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose, San Ramon, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, Zarcero

Where To Go In Costa Rica: Determining the Best Places To Visit During Your Trip

Use our Costa Rica Destination Tool to filter 66 Costa Rica destination recommendations according to nearly 150 different criteria. Learn more!

Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Heredia, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica, Zarcero

Costa Rica Family Travel: Things To Do In Costa Rica With Kids

Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline things to do, discuss min. age limits, and offer free child and student discounts!

Aerial Trams, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Photos of Playa Tamarindo Costa Rica (Guanacaste) From Our Personal Collection

We provide photos of Playa Tamarindo Costa Rica (Northern Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!

Beaches, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Tamarindo

Northern Pacific / Guanacaste Beaches In Costa Rica

Want to visit one of the Northern Pacific / Guanacaste beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!

Bahia Salinas, Beaches, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Las Catalinas, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Potrero, Tamarindo, Where To Go In Costa Rica

The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica: Comparing 13 Popular River Tours

Want to know which is the best river for rafting in Costa Rica? We compare and contrast a number here, and offer discounts and savings for each!

Alajuela, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Liberia, Limon, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Nosara, Papagayo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Samara, San Jose, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Turrialba, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting