Tamarindo: the paradise of sun, surf, and sunsets in Guanacaste

Tamarindo is one of those beaches that stays etched in your memory. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula, in the province of Guanacaste, it combines an ideal bay for learning to surf with a lively nightlife and a gastronomy that blends typical Costa Rican flavors with international tastes. It's the perfect starting point for first-time visitors to Costa Rica who want sun, beach, and adventure without complications.

Surfing is the heart of Tamarindo. Its consistent waves and sandy bottom make it perfect for both beginners and experienced surfers. There are several schools along the beach where you can rent a board and take a two-hour class for about 25,000 colones. Additionally, very close by is Playa Grande, within Las Baulas National Marine Park, where leatherback turtles nest between October and March.

Beyond surfing, Tamarindo offers activities for all tastes. You can take a snorkeling tour to nearby Capitan Island, kayak through the Tamarindo estuary, or simply walk along the beach to Playa Langosta and enjoy a spectacular sunset. The area also has a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and artisan shops, all within walking distance.

Getting to Tamarindo is very easy from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia. The journey takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes via Route 21 and Route 155, a paved road in good condition. At Transportes Padilla, we pick you up at the airport and take you directly to your hotel in Tamarindo, with no stops or complications, in comfortable vehicles and with drivers who know the area well.