Playa Tambor, Costa Rica (Tambor Beach) is a popular beach area on the eastern side of the southern Nicoya Peninsula. The town itself has many more hotel rooms than inhabitants. Visitors to Playa Tambor come for the tranquil, laid back atmosphere along with the protected and calm cobalt blue waters.

Playa Tambor, Costa Rica (Tambor Beach) is located on the southern Nicoya Peninsula in the Province of Puntarenas. The climate in this region is among the dryest in the country. The weather in Playa Tambor is fairly predictable. Weather is best from December through April, during the dry season months. The months of May through November generally experience higher rainfall totals, with the highest amounts received between August through September.
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Though most visitors to Playa Tambor come for the beautiful beaches, there are several noteworthy attractions nearby. These attractions include Cabo Blanco National Park, Tortuga Island, and the great sport fishing that is available off the Nicoya Peninsula.

Playa Tambor by the numbers:

Hotels		Tours		Entertainment
Budget		Adventure		Restaurants
Mid Range		Site Seeing		Bars
Luxury		Nature		Family Activities
All Inclusive		Culture		Other

There are many options for hotels in Playa Tambor.
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Playa Tambor tours are available for everyone. Categories include adventure and nature tours.
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