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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.

94 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
4.6(1,150)·12 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
4.6(739)·2 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Tamarindo
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
4.6(662)·5 hours
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(467)·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(428)·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(347)·5 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl
Tamarindo
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl
4.9(216)·8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach from Tamarindo & Flamingo
Playa Flamingo
Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach from Tamarindo & Flamingo
4.6(190)·2 hours
from$69/ 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(150)·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(133)·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(118)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Private Surf Lesson with Local Professionals in Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo
Private Surf Lesson with Local Professionals in Tamarindo Beach
4.8(115)·2 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
4.9(101)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco
Playa Hermosa
Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco
4.7(98)·5 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group
Tamarindo
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group
5.0(78)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Boat tour to the exotic caves with snorkel from Playas del Coco
Playa Hermosa
Boat tour to the exotic caves with snorkel from Playas del Coco
4.9(28)·5 hours
from$135/ 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(27)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Morning or Sunset Catamaran Sailboat & Snorkeling - Guanacaste
Playa Flamingo
Morning or Sunset Catamaran Sailboat & Snorkeling - Guanacaste
4.4(10)·4 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes
Tamarindo
Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes
3.8(9)·2 hours
from$70/ 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
TIMAROUBA Private Morning Catamaran in Tamarindo
Tamarindo
TIMAROUBA Private Morning Catamaran in Tamarindo
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private transportation from the hotel to Guanacaste Airport
Tamarindo
Private transportation from the hotel to Guanacaste Airport
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation From Playas Del Coco To Tamarindo
Playa Hermosa
Private Transportation From Playas Del Coco To Tamarindo
1 hour
from$27/ person
via Viator
Guanacaste Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar and Hotel Transfers
Playa Hermosa
Guanacaste Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar and Hotel Transfers
5 hours
from$169/ 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.

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