THINGS TO DO IN TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA

Tour Services and Getting Around

Epic Adventures to Create Unforgettable Memories

There are countless eco tours and adventure activities in the Guanacaste area to try during your stay. Waterfall hikes, canopy ziplines, fishing and snorkeling tours, horseback riding, ATV tours, surfing, day trips to national parks and volcanic hot springs are just some of the options available to provide exciting opportunities for both nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Eco Tours and Activities

Our recommended tour and transportation partner, has years of experience working with the best adventure and eco tour providers in the area. We suggest using their services to book your excursions and/or local area transfers.

Golf Cart Rental

When you’re staying local, golf carts are a compact and easy way to move around town. Let us know if you would like to rent one during your stay and we’ll check availability for you.

Bike Rental

Handlebar offers bike rentals with a great range of options. From beach cruisers to serious mountain bikes. They’ll have you covered with the best tips for the trails and routes around Tamarindo whether you’re looking to check the waves or traverse the jungle. All bike rentals include helmets and locks.

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Sport Activities

Energize Your Getaway: Stay Active and Refreshed.

Whether you’re looking to try something new or keep up with your normal fitness routine, there are plenty of options to keep you moving and invigorated. If there’s something specific you’re looking for, just ask us and we’ll see what we can find for you.

E-Foil

E-Foil Costa Rica specializes in Electric Hydrofoil, which is a motorized surfboard that lets riders soar above the water. E-foil reimagines traditional hydrofoiling with built-in power for smooth, predictable, and agile movement. Its larger size ensures stability, enhancing the learning and control of your flight. Check them out and book your lesson.

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Tow-Foiling

Have a world class ocean discovery experience with Costa Rica Foil Expeditions. This Costa Rican owned and operated tow foiling company. They provide foil tours to wave locations away from the crowds for a jetski assisted tow-in ride that will leave you exhilarated and happily exhausted.

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Golf

Have a golfing experience within the tropical landscapes of our gorgeous beach communities. There are two exceptional golf courses near Tamarindo in Hacienda Pinilla and Reserva Conchal.

Gym

If a traditional gym, group fitness class or personal trainer is more of what you’re looking for, Tamarindo has several options to make you sweat.

Robin B Movement, is a fitness center offering a blend of movement classes that combine fitness training, yoga, pilates and barre. Personal training is also available, contact Robin by email at info@robinbmovement.com.

Energy Fitness Gym is equipped with all your fitness needs in a comfortable air conditioned facility. With hammer strength-style, biomechanical and cable machines, plate-loaded equipment plus a vast array of free weights and cardio equipment, you’ll be able to work out at your convenience with their daily, weekly or monthly passes.

Jiu-Jitsu

Hero Academy has jiu-jitsu class schedules for adults and children of all levels throughout the week. Their mission as a nonprofit is to provide local kids with opportunity to participate in jiu-jitsu and other sports programs free of charge.

Mountain Biking and Bike Rentals

SUP Paddle Board Rental

Kelly’s Surf Shop in Tamarindo offers SUP lessons, rentals and Tours. Learning to Stand-Up Paddle can be exciting and challenging in breaking ocean waves, or it can be a relaxing, safe and meditative experience in flat and calm waters of harbors and estuaries, the choice is yours!

Padel

Play Padel Tamarindo is the first padel club in Guanacaste. Book a court or your private or group lessons directly with Playtomic or contact them at +506 6328-5248 or via Instagram.

Pickleball and Tennis

15 Love is a great option for a fun and active way to spend your day. Private and group lessons are offered, as well as court rentals. Contact them at +506 8500-2010.

Rock Climbing

Tama Rocks is a new indoor climbing and fitness gym located near Tamarindo. If you’re new to climbing, they offer introductory classes and climbing shoes are available for rent.

Surfing

Surfing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Costa Rica. Depending on your skill and experience level, we can advise you where to find board rentals, instructors to get you standing, coaches to hone your skills or local guides to take you by car or boat to many of the famous surfing beaches in the Guanacaste area. Contact us directly and we’ll line you up with the right fit.

A man is riding a wave on a surfboard in the ocean.

An aerial view of a beach surrounded by trees and palm trees.

A man and a woman are giving each other a high five on the beach.

Elite Villas in Tamarindo

A sunset over the ocean with a few plants in the foreground

A view of a beach with trees in the foreground and a mountain in the background.

A sunset over a beach with a tree in the foreground

A sandy beach with rocks and trees in the background

A tree on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background

A black and brown monkey is sitting on a tree branch.

A group of people are riding bikes on the beach

A man wearing a helmet is riding a bike on a dirt road

A waterfall is surrounded by trees and a body of water

A muddy river surrounded by rocks and trees with a wooden fence.

A large tree with lots of branches and leaves

A dirt path leading to the beach is surrounded by trees

A black monkey is sitting on a tree branch

A tree branch is laying on the ground on a beach

A man is holding a sea turtle in the water

Looking up at palm trees against a blue sky

A large body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

A man is standing next to a bull pulling a cart.

A tree with a view of the ocean behind it

A man wearing a helmet and goggles is riding a red atv on a sandy beach.

A green parrot perched on a branch with a red worm in its beak.

A man is walking across a suspension bridge in the woods.

A view of a river surrounded by trees and flowers

A view of the ocean from a beach with trees in the foreground

A person wearing a yellow helmet is floating down a river in a raft.

A sunset over the ocean with the sun shining through the clouds.

A view of a beach with trees in the foreground and a body of water in the background.

A group of people are swimming in a waterfall.

A woman is riding a zip line in the woods.

A young boy is riding a wave on a surfboard

A young girl is riding a wave on a surfboard in the ocean.

A boy and a girl are riding bicycles on the beach.

Two children are riding on the back of a bull drawn carriage

A person is riding a wave on a surfboard in the ocean.

A woman is riding a brown and white horse in a field

A beach with a mountain in the background and a lot of shells on the sand

A blue and white bird perched on a tree stump

A dolphin is swimming in the ocean and making a splash

A man in a yellow shirt is holding a large fish

A pelican standing on a rock in the water

A river flowing through a lush green forest

A rainbow is visible over a lush green forest

A mangrove forest is surrounded by water and trees.

A toucan with a colorful beak is looking at the camera

A path leading to the ocean is surrounded by trees

Two pelicans are flying over the ocean on a sunny day

A beach with a lot of green plants on the shore

A beach with a lot of bushes in the foreground

A tree with lots of branches and leaves against a blue sky

A pig is swimming in the ocean on a beach

A beach with trees and a blue sky in the background