Tamarindo, Costa Rica

At a Glance

Pronounced: Tam-ar-in-doe
Avg. Annual Temp.: 81.3°
Avg. Annual Rainfall: 64.8"
Population: 2,000 to 5,000 depending on season
Elevation: From 0 up to about 25 meters above sea level
Landscape: Flat coastal land, beach, estuary, light vegetation, primary and secondary forest

About Tamarindo

Tamarindo still maintains the quaintness of a typical Costa Rican beach town while being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The entire area is abuzz with activity from surfing to fishing to ATVing and every possible water sport you can think of. Plus is a busting beach town loaded with lots of amazing restaurants and unique local bars most with live entertainment and a bustling nightlife. Also considered a great surfing town, Tamarindo is sandwiched by some of the best surfing breaks in Central America.

Tamarindo has the same gorgeous, golden sandy beaches typical of Costa Rica’s northern coast which is why it's called the Gold Coast. The nearby estuary is a major player in the local eco-system, that is home to a variety of birds, reptiles and crocodiles. Visitors also enjoy the best sport fishing around with marlin, tuna, sailfish, snapper and mahi-mahi running regularly. Also one of the best snorkeling and scuba diving destinations in Central America, divers can often see manta rays, sharks and the elusive whale shark year round. Tamarindo is constantly at work to preserve it's small beach town charm while continuing to be a hot bed of tourist activity in the area. New recycling programs, lead by the local community, have greatly reduced waste and improved the town's cleanliness and appearance over all. Beach front restaurants, dinner, dancing sunset cocktails... a way of life in Tamarindo.

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