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Beaches
Costa Rica is a paradise of exceptionally beautiful beaches. It is blessed with more than 800 miles of coastline divided between the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Picture perfect, palm-lined beaches and a relaxed atmosphere make Costa Rica one of the best kept secrets in Latin America. With so much coastline, it is easy to find a deserted stretch of beach to laze the day away. Tropical forests teeming with birds and monkeys line the seashore, offering patches of shade and wild entertainment. Warm, turquoise waters grace the sandy shores and coconut palm trees dance in the breeze. On all of Costa Rica’s beaches, the first 50 meters above the median high tide is considered protected public lands and many beaches are Ecological Blue Flag recipients.
Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed by a cape, Cabo Velas (velas is Spanish for sails, or sailfish). Playa Grande lies to the north of Tamarindo Beach inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay there is another beautiful estuary and beach, Playa Langosta.
Tamarindo Bay has become a mecca for surfers. Warm water surfing is enjoyed year 'round and families find this area offers opportunities for surfers of all skill levels to enjoy the great waves that bless this part of the coast. Tamarindo was the first stop on an epic worldwide surf journey in the popular movie Endless Summer II.
Visitors also have access to SCUBA diving, snorkeling trips, beach cruises, water skiing, jet skiing, catamarans, ocean and river kayaking, wind surfing, sailing cruises and horseback riding. Bicycles, beach gear, surfboards, boogie boards and equipment of all types are available for rental from specialty stores.
