Holiday in Tamarindo
Beach in Costa Rica — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇨🇷
Country
Costa Rica
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
December to April (dry season)
Budget/day
90-140€: Boutique hotel, restaurant evenings, surf course
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Liberia (approx. 13-15h with a layover), then a 1.5h transfer or shuttle
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What makes Tamarindo special as a destination?
Tamarindo on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste is Costa Rica's most popular surf and beach destination. The golden sandy beach stretches for miles and offers perfect waves for beginners and advanced surfers. In the evenings, the lively village with its beach bars, restaurants, and boutiques transforms into a relaxed meeting point. The nearby sea turtle refuge Playa Grande and the Rincon de la Vieja volcano provide variety beyond beach life.
What are the top highlights in Tamarindo?
The top highlights in Tamarindo include Surfing at Playa Tamarindo, Playa Grande Turtles, Sunset Sailing Tour, Estuary Boat Tour.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Surfing at Playa Tamarindo
Consistent waves year-round make Tamarindo one of the best surf spots in Central America.
Playa Grande Turtles
Leatherback turtles — the largest sea turtles in the world — nest in the nearby national park.
Sunset Sailing Tour
Catamaran tours at sunset with dolphin watching and snorkeling.
Estuary Boat Tour
Through the mangroves of the Tamarindo estuary with crocodiles, monkeys, and exotic birds.
Hotels in Tamarindo
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Reise-SIM für Tamarindo
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Tamarindo?
The best time to visit Tamarindo is December to April (dry season). Hot and dry, 30-35°C, little rain In winter: Warm, 28-32°C, rainy season May-November with short showers
Recommended travel time
December to April (dry season)
Summer
Hot and dry, 30-35°C, little rain
Winter
Warm, 28-32°C, rainy season May-November with short showers
How much does a holiday in Tamarindo cost?
Budget travellers: 40-60€: Hostel, sodas, own surfboard/day, mid-range: 90-140€: Boutique hotel, restaurant evenings, surf course/day, luxury: 250€+: Luxury resort, private sailing trip, spa/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60€: Hostel, sodas, own surfboard
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
90-140€: Boutique hotel, restaurant evenings, surf course
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250€+: Luxury resort, private sailing trip, spa
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Tamarindo?
Flight to Liberia (approx. 13-15h with a layover), then a 1.5h transfer or shuttle
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Tamarindo?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The left side of the beach has the best waves for beginners
Surfboards can be rented everywhere for 10-15€/day
During the rainy season, the waves are bigger — ideal for experienced surfers
Playa Avellanas (15 min.) is the quieter alternative to the busy main beach
What should you eat in Tamarindo?
Typical specialities in Tamarindo: Ceviche Tico — Fresh fish in lime juice with cilantro and chili, Gallo Pinto — Rice and beans for breakfast, THE Costa Rican dish, Pipa Fría — Ice-cold coconut directly from the street vendor, Arroz con Mariscos — Seafood rice with Pacific shrimp and clams.
These specialties you must try!
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