Tamarindo is a town in the Guanacaste Province, district of the Santa Cruz canton in Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. It comprises beaches famous for surfing such as Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta. Playa Grande beach is a major nesting site for huge turtles and is part of Las Baulas National Marine Park. While some of Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches might be difficult to access, Tamarindo has made its roads tourist-friendly, so that all visitors can experience the beauty of this Guanacaste beach town. Tamarindo is a popular destination with tourists because of its modern development, but it is not too crowded or too commercial. Today Tamarindo is even more accessible than ever; You can get to Tamarindo in about four hours if you drive from the San Jose International Airport. If you don’t have access to a vehicle, you can take a domestic flight from San Jose Airport right into Tamarindo's own airport. Flying is faster, of course, but driving can be an adventure that lets you experience the authentic countryside of Costa Rica. You can also fly into Liberia International Airport; it is even easier to reach Tamarindo through this route, in about 1 hour. Tamarindo isn’t a great spot to visit just because of its touristic infrastructure. It is a destination for anyone that is traveling through Costa Rica, from newlyweds to families.
According to international surveys, local people of Costa Rica are the happiest people on the planet! Costa Rica is a country blessed with rich vegetation, wonderful landscapes, colonial cities with a special character, vivid colors and hospitable people. This enchanting world will amaze you with its stunning beauty, its music and its hot flavors. Amongst beaches, active volcanoes, and tropical forests, you will notice that Costa Ricans are totally connected with the World Cup and their local saying: "Pura Vida", meaning “simple life” or “pure life” that it is more than just a phrase, it is a way of life!
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