Located on the Northwest
Pacific coast of Costa Rica is Tamarindo, one of the most beautiful beach
destinations in the country. Not only does the town of Tamarindo have a great beach,
it also is a nature paradise, home to many species of turtles, birds, monkeys,
and reptiles. Use your Tamarindo vacation rental as a base to see all of
paradise!
Perhaps the most famous
aspect of Tamarindo is its surf. Over the years it has become a world-renowned
surf spot. A very famous break with easy access from here is "Witch's
Rock". The legendary movie "Endless Summer" made its first stop
here.
To the north of Tamarindo
you can find Playa Grande, and to the south, Playa Langosta. This makes the
town an excellent home base for planning day activities and excursions. Horse
back riding, sportfishing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and many nature
tours can be arranged from this destination. The tour operators will
pick you up at your tamarindo vacation rental.
The town itself is
populated by people from many countries who have made this beautiful town their
home. The rise in popularity of Tamarindo has brought development to the town,
making it one of the cleanest and best organized towns of the Pacific
northwest. In the last several years Tamarindo has gone from a quiet unknown
pueblo, to a thriving community. There are several excellent restaurants,
grocery stores, fresh produce and juice stands, a variety of souvenir and
clothing shops, art galleries, a medical clinic, a full service bank with ATM
machines, two newspapers, hardware stores, laundromats, and internet cafes.