Vacation rentals in Tamarindo

Spend glorious vacation days soaking up the sun and enjoying a variety of coastal, leisure activities such as kayaking, surfing, paddleboarding and swimming at this balmy, tropical location on the western Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Here you will be close to lush rainforests, volcanic parks and appreciate the warm and friendly “Tico” hospitality that makes Costa Rica a top travel destination. Many of these gorgeous, breezy vacation rentals are around 3 miles from the beach with plenty of local amenities located nearby.

Find a perfect, paradise coast, chic, tropical hideaway just for two for a romantic break or choose from a variety of lovely, larger accommodation options that vary in size. Pick a perfect, fully equipped rental to suit your group of 4, 6, 8 or 10 guests. Many of the stylish, spacious vacation rentals in the area feature a sparkling private pool, ocean views and a lovely terrace for a morning cup of homegrown Costa Rican coffee and watching the hummingbirds!

Tamarindo is located on the west coast of Costa Rica 4.5 hours from the capital city of San Jose. There are private charter flights that fly from San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International airport to Liberia just 47 miles from Tamarindo. A beloved surfing hotspot and all round spectacular destination, Tamarindo offers easy access to unique day trips to experience iconic Costa Rican attractions such as volcanic parks and rainforest canopy tours. To the north Playa Grande beach is a famous giant leatherback turtle nesting site and the pristine labyrinthine Tamarindo estuary is a prime wildlife conservation area.

There is no shortage of fabulous eateries in the Tamarindo vicinity where you can try the Costa Rican delicacy, ceviche. Ceviche is a delicious, delicate seafood dish typically made from diced cubes of fresh, raw fish cured in fresh citrus juice. This popular Latin American dish is a taste of heaven on a hot summer’s day and is best enjoyed with “patacones”, giant, crisp, batter fried green plantain slices. Explore the local estuary and see crocodiles and howler monkeys up close as well as Costa Rica’s fabled iguanas! Take a day trip to the interior to zipline, hike the rainforest and walk over hanging bridges and have a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with a sloth!

Besides being a year round surfing paradise with optimum surfing conditions the region around Tamarindo is also a playpark for outdoor adventure lovers. Guachipelin Adventure Combo Tours have you covered for a high value action packed day out in Rincon de la Vieja nature park just 2 hours north of Tamarindo. You will get a chance to try river tubing, rainforest zip lining and a stunning horseback ride through Rincon de la Vieja National Park before finishing the day with a splendid soak in the renowned hot springs and volcanic mud baths in the park!

Nature lovers are in for a treat in Costa Rica and Tamarindo offers the ultimate nature and adventure paradise! Every corner of the lush, beautiful country of Costa Rica has something truly breathtaking to appreciate! About an hour’s drive north of Tamarindo you can spend an idyllic afternoon cooling off in the plunge pools of the spectacular Llanos de Cortez waterfall. The Guanacaste coastal region is one of the premier locations in the world for witnessing sea turtles laying their nests. Experience the unsurpassed glory of a Tamarindo sunset onboard a Catamaran trip and listen to the wild call of the howler monkeys at nightfall in this incredible nature and wildlife oasis!

Tamarindo is a lush, iconic, legendary surf spot and a wonderful location for signing up for a surf camp that will have you standing up on a board and riding the waves in no time! There are several noteworthy, bucket list, local surf camps like Witches Rock that has hosted over 50000 guests since its inception in 2001! Tamarindo’s stunning, tropical coastline and multiple surf breaks have made this a beloved surf spot that vacationers return to year after year.

Head 15 miles north of Tamarindo to Flamingo Marina that serves as a launch point for scuba diving expeditions off the coast to the Las Catalinas Islands, an archipelago of rocky islets 2 to 15 miles off the coast. With more than 12 spectacular dive sites, this is the place for some of the best offshore diving in Costa Rica. You can expect to see rays, eels, sea stars, turtles, giant clams, pufferfish, angelfish, white tip reef sharks, octopuses and sea urchins! Top rated diving instruction and certification is on offer at Playa Flamingo.

Bijagua is a gorgeous, scenic 2.5 hour drive from Tamarindo. It is best to rise early to make the most of this incredible day trip excursion. Book a Guanacaste Rainforest Sloth Tour for an incredible experience. Costa Rica boasts some of the most unspoiled primal rain forest on planet earth and you are in for a treat on this lush, loop trail that includes hanging bridges. The trail takes about two hours to complete and includes sloth sightings!

This stunning volcano park includes rainforest, cloud forest and dramatic river habitats and is one of Costa Rica’s most visited volcanic parks. It is here that you can hike to the famous Rio Celeste waterfall that has a vivid blue plunge pool. The intense turquoise of the water is caused by volcanic chemical elements. The hike is moderately difficult and provides multiple photo opportunities alongside spectacular scenery and it is common to catch a glimpse of Costa Rica’s gigantic blue morpho butterflies here!

There are several reputable kayaking tour operators in Tamarindo that will take you on an incredible adventure exploring the maze of estuary waterways in Tamarindo. The Tamarindo River flows out into the Pacific Ocean just next to Tamarindo town creating a staggeringly beautiful 1200 acre ecosystem teeming with wildlife. You will navigate narrow banks of mangrove with an expert guide and you will be able to admire flying fish, crocodiles, iguanas, sharks, howler monkeys, motmot birds and egrets from the safety of your kayak!