Best known as a protected nesting area for Leatherback sea turtles, Playa Grande also features some of the best surf breaks making it a popular beach for surfers beginner to experienced. Quieter than its next-door neighbor, Tamarindo, offers beautiful beaches for swimming and sunbathing. Located on the northwestern shores of the Nicoya Peninsula, Playa Grande’s protected beaches also provide a safe habitat for Leatherback turtles to lay their eggs. Countless beach activities are available including ocean sport fishing, surf lessons, catamaran cruises, snorkeling, plus ocean and coastal kayaking. Inland tours will take you on a variety of volcano, rainforest, and cloud forest explorations where you can hike, zipline, go caving, birdwatching or simply enjoy a luxurious soak in natural hot springs surrounded by jungle. Nearby you’ll find Braulas National Park. Wherever you go, you’re sure to encounter some of Costa Rica’s iconic wildlife!
Adventure, Hiking
If you want to do something truly different, you’ll want to check out the caves in Barra Honda National Park. You’ll hike through a rare protected dry forest before reaching the entrance to the cave system. Secured by a harness, you’ll make several vertical descents into various chambers using a series of fixed ladders attached to the cavern wall. Your guide will point out many types of r ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Adventure, Nature, Romance
Here’s the perfect opportunity to experience the laid back Costa Rican lifestyle aboard a comfortable catamaran sailboat with super attentive crew as you are sailed over to a private beach to swim, snorkel, kayak, and walk or play along the shore. With fresh fruit drinks flowing, both the adult kind as well as for kids, you’ll relax and enjoy cruising over to a secluded tropical cove before ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Adventure, Snorkeling
The warm dazzling waters in Tamarindo bay invite you to jump in a kayak and paddle to a small tropical island where you can enjoy a guided underwater snorkeling expedition and relax on the beach. The fluctuating tour times are determined by the tide tables and can be scheduled ahead. The certified, bilingual guide is sure to win your favor by pointing out the available marine life on the day of ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore sport fishing on a 29 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day, 8 hour tour includes transportation, boat captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 5 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore sport fishing on a 35 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day, 8 hour tour includes transportation, boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 6 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Snorkeling
Imagine opening your eyes underwater and discovering yourself surrounded by friendly fish displaying a myriad of colors, shapes, and sizes. This private 3 hour guided tour will take you on a journey into the quiet magical kingdom of the Pacific Ocean where giant starfish dot the sandy bottom, curious pufferfish blow themselves into a ball at your arrival, and colorful angelfish dart all around ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore fishing on a 27 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day tour includes boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 4 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing l ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a half day of inshore fishing on a 27 foot boat. You will be fishing for Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This half day tour includes boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 4 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing license which must b ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of Offshore fishing on a 38 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day tour includes transportation, boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 6 to 7 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not include ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Surfing, Beach
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo are taught at an ideal Costa Rican beach with regular gentle wave action for learning how to surf. Surfing is an activity well-loved by people of all ages. All you need are good swimming skills and a sense of adventure.The tour will begin when you are picked up at your hotel in Tamarindo or the surrounding area. If you are staying in Tamarindo, you may get picke ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Adventure, Surfing, Beach
Private surf lessons in Tamarindo is a great idea if you would like to learn or enhance your surfing ability with the one-on-one support of a professional instructor.Taking a private surfing lesson gives you individual personalized attention from the instructor and allows participants to have a more intimate learning experience. It is a great option for singles, couples or families who w ...
Suggested age range: 6+
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