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Nosara
A wellness-focused beach community on the Nicoya Peninsula known for surfing, yoga, and the Blue Zone longevity of its residents.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica · North America
Tamarindo sits on the route: 35 minutes from Santa Cruz, 41km from Nosara.
Tamarindo is a town located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 6,375, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tamarindo sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tamarindo to your route.
Tamarindo River is a river in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. The estuary is adjacent to the town of Tamarindo. The river spans 490 hectares (1,200 acres) and serves as the natural border between Tamarindo and Playa Grande. The estuary is home to much wildlife, including ospreys, herons and kingfishers inRead more
addition to howler monkeys and coatimundis. In particular, it hosts the American crocodile, which draws tourists to the estuary. The river estuary is a popular place for surfing despite the local caiman population.
The river is a major obstacle to reaching Playa Grande from Tamarindo.
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Tamarindo is located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.2991 latitude, -85.8411 longitude.
Tamarindo has a population of approximately 6,375 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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A wellness-focused beach community on the Nicoya Peninsula known for surfing, yoga, and the Blue Zone longevity of its residents.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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One of the world's Blue Zones famous for longevity, offering world-class surf breaks, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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