RECREATION
Water is the main attraction in the Tamarindo area with all kinds of aquatic activities including swimming, surfing, scuba, sailing, fishing and more. Marino Las Baulas National Park features the protected leatherback sea turtle and over 150 species of birds among other native wildlife. Local golf courses offer stunning fairways and views. Dining and nightlife feature a wide variety of local traditions.
AMENITIES
The Liberia International Airport is within an hour of Tamarindo, while San Jose International Airport is also accessible or you can even fly directly into the Tamarindo airport. The long, rocky beaches and endless adventure make tourism a major component of the local economy. Farmers markets, supermarkets, banks, surf shops and hotels also operate locally.
CLIMATE
March is the hottest month of the year, while September is the coldest and wettest month. The days with the most sunshine are in April. The best time to swim is in May when the waters tend to be the warmest.
HISTORY
Surfers first arrived in the area in the early 1970s. At that time, Tamarindo was a small town at the end of a dirt road without running water or electricity. Adelita Zuniga is largely credited with beginning the tourist movement in Tamarindo. Luis Medaglia and Danilo and Fabio Alfaro were also among the first local developers.