Wyndham Tamarindo

Tamarindo:

In the late 80s, Tamarindo was just a sleepy, out-of-the-way village that only the locals and some hardcore surfers knew about. Not so anymore! Today, Tamarindo is one of the most developed and popular beach destinations on the Nicoya Peninsula, attracting all age groups, young and old, and still a great many surfers who want to try their hand at the waves.

Tamarindo is located in Las Baulas National Park, which was created, among other things, to protect the surrounding beaches, where the large leatherback sea turtle comes to lay its eggs in the season from October – April. The national park also has a large area of mangrove forest that is home to abundant bird- and wildlife. We recommend a kayak or boat trip into the often overlooked national park.

Tamarindo is for those looking for a place where things happen, with a wide range of activities. It is also the obvious choice if you’re travelling with older children who want to try their hand at adventurous activities such as surfing, horse riding or ziplining. Along the town’s main street, you’ll find a large selection of shops, trendy bars and cafés and some of the country’s best restaurants.

The town’s central location makes it the ideal base for exploring the north-western corner of Costa Rica with the option of excursions to exciting national parks such as Rincón de la Vieja, Palo Verde and Diria.

Despite welcoming many visitors to the area, Tamarindo’s beautiful, wide sandy beach does not feel crowded.

Hotel description:

In Tamarindo, you’ll be staying at Wyndham Tamarindo. The hotel enjoys a quiet, hillside location with the most fantastic view over the town and the sea.

It has 104 stylishly appointed rooms, all with cable TV, air conditioning, a safe, a hair dryer and Wi-Fi. The rooms also have a small private balcony or terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Your breakfast (included) is served in restaurant Vista as a delicious buffet. The restaurant is open all day, and you will find a large selection of local and international dishes on the menu. There is also room service if you would like the food served in your room.

Relax in the hotel’s lovely infinity pool, where you can take a refreshing dip or sunbathe while enjoying the impressive view (you just never get tired of that view!). You can also watch the sun set on the horizon from here, with a cocktail from the pool bar in your hand.

Walk down to the beach in approx. 15-20 minutes or take the hotel’s free shuttle bus, which runs to/from Tamarindo roughly every two hours between 9 am and 7 pm.

As a guest staying at Wyndham Tamarindo, you also have access to the Langacosta Beach Club, giving you use of the club’s beach chairs, toilets and changing facilities. They also have a bar and restaurant when you get thirsty and hungry. If you’re up for a spot of surfing, they also offer surfing lessons. There is a transfer to/from the club from the hotel. It costs approx. 1 USD PP per way.

As darkness falls, the bars come to life, playing music and serving exotic drinks. The town has many good restaurants. You can also visit the cosy outdoor street food market, Jardín Tamarindo Food Truck Park, where everyone can pick the food they want and then all eat together in cosy surroundings.

Every Thursday, there is a popular night market in the town at Plaza Palmas, where you can shop, eat and listen to live music. It’s open from 6–9 pm.

Tamarindo has something for everyone.