| p should give you an atmosphere where you can | | | | opportunity from beginners to advanced level. |
| relax and also involve yourself in fun activities that | | | | The best spots for surfing are Pico Pequeno and |
| you would normally not do. Such a place is | | | | El Estero. These two spots are mainly for |
| Tamarindo. A small town located near the pacific | | | | advance level surfers who have a lot of |
| coast of Costa Rica, this place is mostly suited for | | | | experience with surfing. The rest of the beach |
| people who like a little bit of adrenaline rush in | | | | also has waves and these are perfect to learn |
| their trips. A paradise for all you surfers and eco | | | | from. The months of November and December |
| tourists, Playa Tamarindo is essentially an | | | | bring in the biggest waves which are more than |
| extremely long beach with mammoth waves near | | | | 12 feet tall. Apart from surfing there are other |
| its estuary. | | | | activities like Fishing. Fishing is considered a sport |
| Best Time to Visit | | | | and there are local competitions held to see who |
| Whether you like a busy nightlife or are looking | | | | gets the biggest catch. So, if you are a fisher, |
| for some peace and quiet, Tamarindo is a place | | | | there are many places where you can enjoy. |
| where you can expect both these extremes to | | | | Apart from catching them, Scuba diving and |
| co-exist. The months from October to March | | | | Snorkeling can help you get a closer view at the |
| provide a great ambience. The beaches are | | | | aquatic life below. Other water sports like wind |
| generally crowded during this time but if you | | | | surfing, kayaking and jet skiing are also present. |
| manage to find a secluded spot for yourself, then | | | | The shops at the beach have all the necessary |
| there’s nothing like it. The rest of the | | | | equipment for rent, but you are also allowed to |
| year is mostly rainy, although it generally rains | | | | bring your own equipments. |
| only during the evening time. Playa Tamarindo lies | | | | Just Take it Easy |
| between two beautiful beaches namely Playa | | | | If the ocean is not your cup of tea, you need not |
| Grande and Playa Langosta. The months of | | | | be disheartened as there are a lot of land |
| October to March are the best time to visit this | | | | activities that you may indulge in. Tamarindo |
| beach as you can see turtles laying their eggs | | | | boasts of a thousand acre Wildlife refuge which |
| ashore. You can get cheap travel guides who will | | | | has a wild assortment of animals and birds that |
| take you to these nesting grounds. | | | | are feast to the eyes. Make sure you look out |
| Activities- Not at all Humdrum | | | | for Monkeys, Crocodiles and other wildlife. If you |
| As surfing is the most famous sport over here, it | | | | are not interested in that either, then you can sit |
| would be a waste of a trip if you do not | | | | at the beach and enjoy the greatest gift of |
| experience surfing in Tamarindo. Here you can be | | | | Costa Rica, The warm sunset. |
| assured of having every level of surfing | | | | |