| Tamarindo is the perfect vacation spot for Costa | | | | traverse the rugged countryside quickly and off |
| Rica travelers of all kinds. With comfortable hotels, | | | | the beaten path. Cutting through small traditional |
| beautiful beaches and access to Costa Rica's | | | | rural villages, crossing vast pastures, climbing hills |
| natural beauties, there is a little bit for everyone. | | | | and cutting through forests is so much better |
| But the largest attraction is the plethora of | | | | than a car tour on the main road! Also, horseback |
| outdoor activities that Tamarindo offers. | | | | riding and hiking offer an opportunity to visit |
| An Outdoor's lover's Paradise: | | | | hidden waterfalls in this Central American paradise. |
| Tamarindo is anb outdoor adventure lovers | | | | ATV: |
| paradise offering crystal waters for water sports | | | | Like horseback riding, an ATV offers more |
| and dramatic landscapes for land adventures. | | | | mobility than a van tour of the country and a lot |
| Surfing: | | | | more excitement. Ride along the beach at sunset, |
| The surf in Tamarindo is perfect whether you are | | | | along the mountainous terrain, through the Golden |
| a professional or a beginner. There are dozens of | | | | Coast or even ATV to a canopy tour and back! |
| surfing schools to choose from and a grip of hot | | | | Canopy Tours: |
| spots for more avid boarders. Rental materials | | | | For the Eco-tourists there are plenty of canopy |
| are reasonably priced and the nightlife in the city | | | | tours to zip around on. Artola and Cartagena |
| complements the stereotypical surfer's lifestyle. | | | | offer a tropical dry forest atmosphere where you |
| Sport Fishing: | | | | will spot howler monkeys swinging through the |
| This Pacific coastal city is considered a world class | | | | trees as you zip past them. If you choose the |
| sport fishing center. Vacationers can charter a | | | | Rincon de la Vieja Volcano package you will also |
| boat for the day or of course more. It is a great | | | | visit the hot springs on horseback and have a |
| casting off point to catch blue marlin, sailfish, | | | | traditional Costa Rican lunch. |
| roosterfish and many other big game sport fish. | | | | Canyon Hacienda Guachipelin Tour: |
| White Water Rafting: | | | | If you really want to challenge yourself the |
| There a plenty of white water rafting options that | | | | Canyon Hacienda Tour is perfect for you. You will |
| you can book from Tamarindo. The rivers of | | | | zip line over the river canyon, rappel down |
| Tenorio, Colorado and Corobici all offer very | | | | mountain faces and do a little wall climbing to start |
| different experiences for rafters but all offer a | | | | Next you will be given the opportunity to ride |
| plethora of lush vegetation and extensive wild life. | | | | horses to a river bath as you traverse the many |
| If you want a more serene experience go for the | | | | ecosystems of Costa Rica. |
| Colorado River trip. If you are up for an | | | | Volcano tours: |
| excitement ridden tour, try the Tenorio and | | | | From Tamarindo, tourists can either travel to the |
| Corobici river rides. | | | | Arenal Volcano and rainforest for a tour or they |
| Kayaking: | | | | can travel to the Miravalles Volcano home to the |
| Kayaking is very popular in Tamarindo. There are | | | | largest geothermal field in Costa Rica. You can |
| different options for different people. You can | | | | even cross the sky walk of Tenorio volcano along |
| Kayak the Pacific coast and snorkel whenever | | | | the northern Tilaran mountain range which is |
| you'd like. There are also tours that will take you | | | | carpeted in dense rainforests. All are a |
| on the estuary between Tamarindo and Playa | | | | photographer's paradise and offer unique wild life |
| Grande. This tour is perfect for the adventure | | | | and plant species. |
| nature lovers who are looking to enjoy the | | | | These are only a handful of the most popular |
| marine life and biodiversity of Costa Rica. | | | | outdoor activities offered from Tamarindo. The |
| Horseback Riding: | | | | opportunities are endless for nature lovers who |
| There is no better way to explore Costa Rica | | | | want a Costa Rica vacation packed with |
| then by horseback. It allows the adventurer to | | | | adventure and fun. |