Driving into Tamarindo, the scenery changes swiftly to busy streets from rural farmlands packed full of tanned surfers heading to the beach and interested tourists checking the countless souvenir stores out. When you complete Las Baulas National Marine Park and also the landmark Best Western Hotel, the key highway runs parallel to the beach for 1.5 miles (2.5 km.) until it leads to a tiny cul de sac. The sidewalks are covered with stores pharmacies, restaurants and resorts to support visitors.
At the town's first intersection, (ahead of the cul-de-sac) there's an eastbound path that forks for the remaining leading to more shops and hotels - all in just a distance of the center of town. Proceed two kilometers south, and you may result in Playa Langosta, residence to many luxurious condos and upscale accommodations around the beach.
Tourists staying in Tamarindo can easily access every one of the town's facilities on-foot although several hotels damaged with pot holes and can be found on back-roads, which can be dim. A taxi ride home through the night is recommended (average cost $2-$4). The highways in Tamarindo are largely unpaved and through the dry season - from December to May - the dirt could be overwhelming. The dust can change to mud throughout the natural year (from June to November) therefore be sure to pack your rain boots!
Large families or tourists looking to examine the nearby shores such as Playa Negra or Playa Avellanas may rental car in the airport or at numerous locations in Tamarindo. Bike rentals can also be a good way to explore the community of Langosta along with towns backroads.
Taxi
There's an easily apparent navy of orange cabs left at the main cab stand-in top of Plaza Conchal (have a remaining at the village's key intersection near Hotel Zullymar). Some taxis charge you predicated on a meter, others - particularly those independently owned - choose negotiated flat-rates (see below). Three choices include: CGT Taxi (2254-6667); TG344 Cab (8918-3710, 8879-3171) and Rafael Taxi (8835-3714).
Taste one-way taxi fares (2012):
Tamarindo to Langosta: $2-$6
Tamarindo to Brasilito/Conchal: $25
Bus & Shuttle
There are several options for individual shuttle transportation and public coach from Tamarindo to regional locations. Public Buses: The three business accessible in Tamarindo are an affordable and great solution to touring cities and Guanacaste's best beaches, little towns. Each shuttle includes a unique option and makes regular stops on the way.
La Pampa: Tamarindo - Liberia (2665-7520) Trip Duration: 2.5 hours Cost: US$2.5 (1,275 CRC).
*Note: The 10:10 bus goes through Tamarindo after which Flamingo and takes a different option. The 11:10 shuttle takes a different route and goes through Flamingo, Brasilito, Matapalo after which Tamarindo (this journey requires 3 hours).
Traslapa: Tamarindo - Santa Cruz (2680-0515) Trip Duration: Around 1-hour Cost: US$1.3 (650 CRC).
From Tamarindo: Buses leave at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.
From Santa Cruz: Buses leave at 12:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Trip Duration: Around 1-hour Price: US$1.3 (650 CRC).
Alfaro: Tamarindo - San Jose (2222-2666, 2255-0775) Trip Duration: Between 6 and 7 hours Cost: US$10 (5,000 CRC).
From Tamarindo: Buses depart at 3: 30 a.m.; 5: 30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
From San Jose: Buses depart at 11: 3 and 30: 30.
Private Shuttles
Two common organizations taxi tourists to locations like San Jose, Nosara, Samara Pais Monteverde, Arenal and much more in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Gray Line: (2220-2126)
Interbus: (2653-4376)
Car Rental
Tamarindo has seven different rental companies where guests may rent both transmission automobiles and typical for around $50 a day. It is encouraged to select an automobile with 4-wheel-travel as streets are unpaved and certainly will be tough on automobiles. This is the easiest method to explore the region, should you not plan on staying in Tamarindo. Tourists will need to have a car – an international driver's license is not required to be rented by a valid driver's license from their house country. Some companies include: Alamo (2653-0727); Funds (2436-2000); Economy (2653-0752); Europcar (2653-1809); Hertz (2653-1358); Mapuche (2653-1717) and Thrifty (2653-0829).
Bicycle Rental
For all those seeking some lovely workout, many cycles and journey shops provide rentals. Mountain bikes typically rent for $20 a day and beach cruisers - $10 a day. Tamarindo Bike Shop, across from Witch's Rock Surf Camp, the road to Tamarindo (2653-2136); Blue Trailz Hostel & Bike/Surf Shop, the route to Tamarindo close to Alamo Rental Car (2653-1706) and Iguana Surf, the route to Tamarindo alongside Koi Sushi Bar (2653-0148). Note: The main road to Tamarindo may be crowded with a great deal of traffic - competitors must be careful.
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