Things To Do
Excursions & Activities:
Please use the "view" link below to check the exciting activities and adventures available from Tamarindo (Guanacaste) and our planning team Mil Besos will assist you scheduling your excursion/activity of your preference.
Coffee Shops:
Cafe Tico - Simple cafe, outside seating Nordico Coffee Shop - Great coffee with a/c and wifi La Bodega - Great quality, wonderful owners Pico Bistro - Beachfront restaurant with great breakfast options!
Restaurants We Recommend:
Mercadito - Open-air food court style venue with a variety of dining options and a cool central bar that's made out of a boat. There is frequently live music here! Langosta Beach Club - A bit more upscale feel (relative to Tamarindo's other restaurant spots), but still relaxed style for attire. Volcano Brewing Co. - Local brewery with beach setting Caprichos - We love their empanadas! Dragonfly - Great vegetarian options Las Baulas - Casual pizza spot Pure Vegan - Excellent for vegan and gluten free meals Green Papaya - Great tacos! Shrimp Shack - Casual shrimp Thai-style place. There are only three tables, but delicious food. La Pachanga - Good service and nice spot for Italian. Enea's - Italian with gluten free pasta options and you can order food to-go here. Bamboo sushi club - Sushi! All of the beachfront bars offer a different vibe and happy hour drinks, so if you're wandering the beach, you'll certainly stumble upon a good spot!
Tamarindo Nightlife:
El Vaquero The most popular spot for sunset views, where you can often listen to live music from 4 to 7 pm and enjoy happy hour specials. Rumors The perfect bar for you to enjoy techno music, drinks, chat, and dance. It's both a cocktail bar and club and located in the heart of Tamarindo. Sharky’s Yes, Tamarindo has a Sharky's, just like the South Bay! Karaoke is on Tuesdays! Crazy Monkey Bar Looking for a plan on Friday night? Crazy Monkey Bar is THE place for you to spend an amazing Friday night at an open-air club listening and dancing to a great mix of salsa and club hits. Lizard Lounge Cool vibes, drink specials, and a mix of the best hits and reggaeton are what this place is known for in the area. It’s a restaurant, a cocktail lounge, and a sports bar with something for everyone.
Our Favorite Areas Outside of Tamarindo
Playa Grande & Las Baulas National Marine Park: This is by far our favorite beach in Guanacaste and it's only a 30 min drive from Tamarindo. Bring cash to park! It is so pristine and if you're lucky you may catch sight of the sea turtles. Cafe Mar Azul is also a nice little spot where you can grab a quick bite. Try their patacones! Arenal Volcano & Rainforest: If volcanoes don't intimidate you, this is a must see area of Costa Rica! You will get the real rainforest feel of Costa Rica here. It's also where you can experience the thermal hot springs and hanging bridges. Beaches of Nosara & Santa Teresa: Have you heard of the Blue Zones? The Nicoya Peninsula is one of them! A Blue Zone is known for its impressive healthy community of people, where many live past the age of 100. This area of Costa Rica is also known for its gorgeous beaches and incredible surf. Heads up: we would suggest a small SUV car to get around there!