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KellySenn
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Tamarindo

  • March 15, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by KellySenn from New York, New York
Tamarindo

Tamarindo is one of the more developed beach destinations in Costa Rica, although by U.S. and Caribbean standards it would still be considered undeveloped.

The town of Tamarindo is basically one long street along the beach filled with hotels, ranging from the luxurious El Diria to hostel-type lodgings with shared rooms. There are a number of great restaurants and bars right on the beach, one of our favorites being Copa Cabana, where you can sit on the beach and they will bring you lunch or drinks.

Nightlife abounds with a different party at a bar every night, which it seems as if the whole village attends. Live music is a staple, with reggae bands at Babylon on Thursday nights attracting a mixed crowd of "spring breakers," locals, and surf bums.

Surfing is the main attraction here, however, with surf shops seemingly on every block, offering group and private lessons or just a board rental for the day. Group lesson rates hover around $30 for 2 hours of instruction, while daily rates for a surf board are between $15 and $20.

You'll meet a host of characters including friendly locals and expat surfers who have moved down here for good and are investing in the booming real estate market.

From journal One Week in Costa Rica

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