Eco-Camping Tamarindo

Tamarindo town’s a truly laidback place, full of beach pubs, little cocktail bars and other chillout spots to hang out at. Surfers and wannabe surfers flock here to hit Tamarindo Bay’s waves: expert board-wranglers can try out their skills at Pico Pequeño or El Estero while those who need a bit of help with technique can sign up for lessons at one of the local surf shops. More interested in what’s underneath the waves? There are a couple of scuba diving centres in town, and sport fishing trips can be had too. Meanwhile, those who can’t get enough of the beach days may like to mix things up a bit by heading to one of the many gorgeous sandy stretches nearby – Playa Avellanas, Playa Langosta and Playa Ventanas are some of the popular picks within a half-hour drive. Want to see a bit of what inland’s got to offer? Detour to Diria National Park (an hour’s drive) for waterfall hikes or chat to activity centres in Tamarindo for guided hikes, horse riding, river tubing, canyoning, ziplining and other pulse-raising ways to spend your days.