PLAYA TAMARINDO, GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA
Playa Tamarindo is the surf mecca of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Gaining huge popularity with the movie Endless Summer, Playa Tamarindo is the most visited town on Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast. To the north is the town of Playa Grande and to the south is Playa Langosta, both killer surf spots as well. There is an estuary separating Tamarindo and Grande that you can take a boat across. The estuary is part of Las Baulas National Marine Park. Easily accessible, Playa Tamarindo is just an hour from the Liberia International Airport (LIR).
THE BEACH IN PLAYA TAMARINDO
The beach is beautiful white sand and you can walk all the way to Playa Langosta. The wave is small and steady providing the perfect place for beginner surfers to practice. You can easily find a surf instructor among the many shops that line the beach. There are several great restaurants right on the beach as well, perfect for a sunset cocktail or a bite to eat. At the south end of the beach you find several boats anchored close to shore. These boats offer daily fishing and snorkeling trips when you need a break from surfing.
REAL ESTATE IN PLAYA TAMARINDO
With the population being the biggest in the area there are plenty of options to fit every need and every budget. While beachfront is limited there is an abundance of ocean view homes, condos and commercial opportunities. The condo market is hot in this area because of the bustling town and great rental opportunity. Playa Tamarindo is by far the biggest “city” at the beach with a growing community of expats from all over the world.