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Home/Destinations/Guanacaste/Beaches & Tamarindo

Beaches & Water Sports Tours

Soak up the Pacific: Guanacaste’s golden beaches from buzzing Tamarindo to laid-back Playas del Coco and Playa Flamingo, with surfing lessons, the Tamarindo estuary mangrove boat safari, jet skis, stand-up paddle and snorkelling. Sun, surf and warm water make this Costa Rica’s favourite beach region.

196 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
Tamarindo
Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
4.8(1,570)·8–12 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
4.6(1,181)·12 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
4.9(1,009)·4 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
Tamarindo
Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
4.7(790)·12 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!
Tamarindo
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!
5.0(761)·2 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
−24%
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
4.6(758)·2 hours
from$40$52/ person
via Viator
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Tamarindo
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
4.6(683)·4h 30min
from$132/ person
via Viator
Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling
Tamarindo
Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling
4.5(503)·5 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
BEST Surf Lessons in Tamarindo and Surf funcional, Surf skate, Video Analisis
Tamarindo
BEST Surf Lessons in Tamarindo and Surf funcional, Surf skate, Video Analisis
5.0(432)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco
Tamarindo
Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco
4.7(352)·5 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
4.8(307)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver
Tamarindo
Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver
5.0(242)·7 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl
Tamarindo
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl
4.9(223)·8 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach from Tamarindo & Flamingo
Playa Flamingo
Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach from Tamarindo & Flamingo
4.6(198)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
Tamarindo
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
4.6(179)·5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
5 Star Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, with SALT Surf As Life Therapy
Tamarindo
5 Star Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, with SALT Surf As Life Therapy
5.0(156)·2 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private
Tamarindo
Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private
4.9(135)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco
Guanacaste And Northwest
2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco
4.9(129)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
−15%
Tamarindo
Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
5.0(128)·8 hours
from$185$220/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
4.8(122)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Private Surf Lesson with Local Professionals in Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo
Private Surf Lesson with Local Professionals in Tamarindo Beach
4.8(121)·2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande
Tamarindo
Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande
5.0(120)·8–10 hours
from$275/ person
via Viator
Beginners surf lessons on tamarindo beach
Tamarindo
Beginners surf lessons on tamarindo beach
5.0(83)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group
Tamarindo
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group
5.0(79)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Surfing Lessons in Tamarindo by Tidal Wave Surf Academy
Tamarindo
Surfing Lessons in Tamarindo by Tidal Wave Surf Academy
5.0(73)·2 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Kayak and Snorkelling trip to Capitan Island; part of Las Baulas National Park
Tamarindo
Kayak and Snorkelling trip to Capitan Island; part of Las Baulas National Park
4.3(61)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo
4.9(56)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach
Tamarindo
ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach
4.9(53)·3 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking
4.9(53)·2h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
ATV Mountain Tour From Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo Colon
Tamarindo
ATV Mountain Tour From Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo Colon
4.9(43)·2 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo With Local Coaches
Tamarindo
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo With Local Coaches
5.0(43)·1h 30min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Tamarindo Costa Rica Surfing Class
Tamarindo
Private Tamarindo Costa Rica Surfing Class
5.0(42)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
The Official Craft Beer Tour of Costa Rica
Tamarindo
The Official Craft Beer Tour of Costa Rica
5.0(38)·5 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Surf With The Only Not For Profit Surf School in Tamarindo Beach!
Tamarindo
Surf With The Only Not For Profit Surf School in Tamarindo Beach!
5.0(36)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Guanacaste Forest Zipline (Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero)
Playa Flamingo
Guanacaste Forest Zipline (Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero)
4.8(8)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Sport fishing at El Coco in Guanacaste inshore half-day tour in the Pacific side
Playa Hermosa
Sport fishing at El Coco in Guanacaste inshore half-day tour in the Pacific side
4.7(6)·5 hours
from$261/ person
via Viator
Beach Horseback Riding & Snorkel (Tamarindo, Potrero, Flamingo)
Playa Flamingo
Beach Horseback Riding & Snorkel (Tamarindo, Potrero, Flamingo)
5.0(6)·1h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Tour Wildlife Adventure in Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour Wildlife Adventure in Guanacaste
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Private transportation from the hotel to Guanacaste Airport
Tamarindo
Private transportation from the hotel to Guanacaste Airport
5.0(1)·1h–1h 30min
from$5/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation From Playas Del Coco To Tamarindo
Playa Hermosa
Private Transportation From Playas Del Coco To Tamarindo
1h 25min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation between Tamarindo and Riu Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Private Transportation between Tamarindo and Riu Guanacaste
1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation From Tamarindo To Playas Del Coco
Tamarindo
Private Transportation From Tamarindo To Playas Del Coco
1h 25min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation From Tamarindo To Playas Del Coco
Tamarindo
Private Transportation From Tamarindo To Playas Del Coco
1h 25min
from$34/ person
via Viator
Penjamo River, Hot Springs, and Mud Bath Adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Penjamo River, Hot Springs, and Mud Bath Adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo
7–9 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation From Tamarindo To Riu Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Private Transportation From Tamarindo To Riu Guanacaste
1h 25min
from$23/ person
via Viator

Beaches & Tamarindo in Guanacaste — FAQ

What are the best beaches in Guanacaste?
Guanacaste’s favourite beaches include Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Playas del Coco, Playa Conchal and Playa Hermosa, known for golden sand, warm water, surfing and sunsets.
What water sports can you do in Guanacaste?
You can surf, paddleboard, jet ski, snorkel, kayak and take a Tamarindo estuary mangrove boat safari along Guanacaste’s coast.
Is Tamarindo worth visiting in Guanacaste?
Yes — Tamarindo is Guanacaste’s liveliest beach town, great for surfing, dining and boat trips, and a hub for catamaran and estuary tours.

More things to do in Guanacaste

Catamaran & SnorkelRincón de la ViejaZipline & AdventureWaterfalls