Make a surf lesson part of your Tamarindo stay. Tell your instructor about your experience and comfort in the water so they can choose an appropriate lesson and location. Ask what equipment and instruction are included, and let the day’s conditions determine the plan. Watching from shore is an equally enjoyable way to experience the surf scene.
Manuel Antonio
Explore Manuel Antonio and nearby Quepos through rainforest walks, coastal discoveries, mangroves and thoughtful family outings.
Santa Teresa
Explore Santa Teresa and the southern Nicoya coast through surf, beach discoveries, coastal wildlife and thoughtful family outings.
Nosara
Explore Nosara, Guiones and Pelada through surfing, coastal wildlife, community trails and thoughtful family adventures.
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a town in the Guanacaste Province, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. It’s known for beaches with strong surf, like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta. To the north, Playa Grande beach is a major nesting site for huge leatherback turtles, and forms part of Las Baulas National Marine Park. The mangrove-lined estuary of Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge protects animals such as howler monkeys and crocodiles.