The Hottest Beach in Costa Rica: Playa Tamarindo

Amber Benge
Any experienced traveler can tell you that Costa Rica's beaches are the most beautiful in the world. If you are looking for the ultimate ocean experience, Playa Tamarindo is your answer. Playa Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's most visited beaches because it offers the beauty of crystal water with a lush-green jungle backdrop.

Playa Tamarindo offers something for everyone. Fishermen love this beach because of its everyday treasures. Record-breaking catches are hourly occurrences as fishermen reel in tuna, snapper, and marlin. Sport fishing is a competitive sport and tourists are always invited to join in the fun. With bait shoppes cluttering the beach, you can rent a fishing rod and test the waters from the beach or a local fishing pier.

If you get a little hot and sweaty during your fishing adventures, give surfing a try! Surfers love the crystal waters that bring fun for every skill level, from beginners to surfing novices. Snorkelers and scuba divers will also find Playa Tamarindo to be the ultimate ocean experience, with the busy marine life right off the shore. Deeper waters also boast new discoveries for eager, water-loving tourists. Check with a tour guide to find an underwater adventure that is right for your family.

Playa Tamarindo's greatest attraction is the everyday discoveries in the warm, tropical sun. As you relax between tall palm trees, you will likely see giant leatherback turtles building their nests in the sun. These beautiful creatures are common site between October and March, when they come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. If you don't see one of these amazing turtles while sunbathing, then check with a tour guide to find a nesting site. Only Playa Tamarindo will give you this amazing experience while you enjoy the luxury of a beach vacation.

If water sports is your passion, Playa Tamarindo is brimming with jet skis and ocean kayaks. Rental shoppes are everywhere you turn, so you can easily enjoy the wind in your hair and the ocean's spray on your face. If you have never tried water sports, Costa Rica offers the perfect backdrop for your first experience. An hour of gliding over the Pacific's waves on a jet ski will be an unforgettable experience. Playa Tamarindo's lush backdrop will make it a picturesque moment you will always remember!

Many tourists worry about encountering rainy weather on vacation, but Costa Rica's weather tends to be sunny and warm during the dry season. Schedule your trip between October and March so you can enjoy the sun and the surf without fear of a dreary day. If you do encounter a few showers, Playa Tamarindo's beach-centric town will offer plenty to do. There are always great parties, concerts, busy night life and exotic shoppes to explore.

No matter how you spend your time in Costa Rica, be sure to visit Playa Tamarindo beach. It is the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica and it will be the ultimate experience of your trip. You will feel like time stands still as you soak up the sun and swim in the warm waters of a tropical surf.

Published by Amber Benge

From a small farming community, Amber finds release and solace in her writing. When she isn't spilling her heart with her pen, she is chasing her two small children or serving in the church where her husban...  View profile

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  • Michelle McCarthy4/26/2008

    Great article! Am adding it to the list of places to consider on vacation this year because of this article!

  • Sophia S.4/25/2008

    I'll go just because of the name.....well, the name and because I love Costa Rica as much as I love tamarindo.

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