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Tamarindo Travel Guide:

General Info
Tamarindo is the most popular beach destination in the Guanacaste Province. Although it is a tourist mecca, many fall in love with Tamarindo and come back year after year. Here is why…..

Overview
The town has a great mix of expats from all over the world as well as many locals, creating a large mix of cultures in small beach town with a comforting community vibe. It is a great place for any traveler – solo travelers, couples, friends, students, corporate groups, and pretty much any walk of life can be found in Tamarindo.

Beach & Pool Crawl
Spend the day drinking, swimming, and making new friends with this beach and pool crawl. You’ll visit three different bars, all of which have either a beach or a pool along with live music or a DJ. You’ll get a welcome drink at each venue, and food and drink specials if you want to drink (or eat) a little more.

Meet us at El Be! Club in Tamarindo on Sunday The Famous Beach & Pool Crawl from Tamarindo leaves in the CRAWLER HAULER Party Bus every Sunday at 1:00PM from El Be Beachfront Club in Tamarindo, come early for a pre-party noon-1:00 pm! We take up to 50 people Beach & Pool hopping on our Wild Party Bus to 4 Bars & Restaurants with the best views at the famous beaches of Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo and Potrero! The day includes Free Drinks, Happy Hour all day, DJs at each stop, Sunset Bonfire, Party Favors, and a few WILD rides on our Brand New decked out Party Bus – THE CRAWLER HAULER! Either join us on Sunday Funday or rent the Crawler Hauler for your private event! Great for Weddings, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays and anything you wish to celebrate!

Sharky’s 

Tamarindo’s best Sports Bar & Grill. 9 screens showing all sporting events – NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, UFC, College Basketball & Football, Soccer – We’ve got it ALL! Best Burgers & Wings in town!  Currently we are running a limited regular menu with our famous staple wings and burgers. In addition we have our guest chef running a rotating Chalk Board Menu to add a new flair and maintain the freshest product and ingredients. Seared Sesame Tuna, Herb Butter Poached Snapper & Jerk-Chicken Dinner, are an example what you may find from day to day on special. We most importantly have many social bubble specials that will allow you group to enjoy the best we offer at the most affordable prices. See you soon and Pura Vida!

Crazy Monkey Bar
Located on the side of the hill our restaurant and the Crazy Monkey Bar really has an astonishing view. Try some meals of our international menu cooked with a home-made feel to it. And while you are enjoying the view or a beautiful sunset do not forget to try one of our wide varieties of cocktails. All of this served by the friendliest staff in whole of Tamarindo in an unrivaled atmosphere. Every Friday we have our Ladies Night from 9 pm to 2.30 am. We have a live salsa band and a DJ in our terrace. We also have a fire show and open bar from 9 pm to 11 pm and a last call at 1.30 am

Rumors Bar

Restaurant-bar-cafe right in the heart of Tamarindo. Unique design with an industrial chic touch and a varied menu adapted to every palate. Enjoy the best in electronics and techno in Tamarindo, with delicious cocktails and the opportunity to make friends from different parts of the world.

Pacifico Bar

Craving for a delicious meal and a cold beer? Located right in front of the roundabout, come and enjoy the company of family and friends in the best environment of Playa Tamarindo. We offer a variety of food, drinks and cocktails.

By Bus

Many private companies run routes in the Guanacaste & San Jose area to Tamarindo. From Liberia we find La Pampa and from San Jose we have TIG (Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste) to have to most efficient and frequent routes, although it will typically take much longer (about 6-7 hours) than a shuttle or driving a car.

Shared Shuttles

In comfortable air conditioned minivans

• From Liberia: There a shared shuttles that leave at different times throughout the day. In low season there can be scarce availability. The cost is $30 + taxes per person and you will need to reserve your spot ahead of time.
• From San Jose/SJO Airport area: $57 + taxes per person leaving at 8 am and 2 pm. Exact pick up time will depend on where your pick up location is. From San Jose, there may be a stop on the way to change buses

Private Shuttle:

Private shuttle are the most direct and fastest way to get to your accommodations in Tamarindo without renting a car.  Prices are based on the number of people in your group and where in the country you want to get picked up from.  Prices start at $90 one way from Liberia for 1-4 people, and $260 from San Jose. You can arrange a private shuttle from anywhere at anytime.

Rental Car

You can rent a car in Liberia Airport, San Jose Airport, Playas del Coco, or basically any major destination in Costa Rica.  The car selection can be minimal in Playas del Coco in busier seasons, so you will want to reserve well ahead of time or at least not wait until you get to your accommodations to rent the car.

When to Visit Tamarindo

High Season: End of December to End of April – Prices will be the highest but there will be no rain at all, also known as the dry season.

Low Season: May to Mid December – Prices are lower and it rains at least a few times a week, usually in the afternoons or at night.

• In September and October it rains nearly everyday and the town is very slow.  Many shops and restaurants close down during this time and there isn’t much nightlife, but you can find some excellent deals on hotels, tours, and surf camps.
• “Shoulder” Season: This is a few weeks at the end of July through August where the weather is dryer than the rest of ‘rainy’ season.  The town is quite lively for a few weeks, similar to high season.  It is a nice time to visit because the land is very lush and green from the recent rains and there are typically clouds to keep the temperature a bit cooler than the hot/dry high season, but the prices are typically close to low season rates.