Reasons Why I Love Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2021
- Richard is the owner/broker of Coldwell Banker Tamarindo, and the founder of the vacation rental company www.viptamarindo.com. Please get in touch if we can help.
Summary
Tamarindo is my happy place. If I had to give one reason, it is the community. Such a great mix of nationalities, ages and backgrounds.
In researching this with my friends, one word kept appearing. MAGICAL. Everyone is loving life in this beautiful Costa Rican beach town
1. GreatBeaches
In a country full of beautiful beaches, it is hard to pin down the absolute best. But Tamarindo offers uncrowded white sand beaches, shade and swimmable ocean. Everyone has a favorite area of beach
2. Community
Everyone is in Tamarindo because they love it. Look around at sunset, everyone has a smile on their faces. Weather you want to do bingo on a Tuesday night, poker night or party til sunrise, you have options. The community is open and friendly, keen to welcome new ‘locals’
3. Nightlife
Tamarindo is well known for its nightlife. It is not a place for cocktail parties and anything remotely posh, but if you want something a little more upscale there is Rumors or Lizard, or more base and ‘local’ like Pacifico. You have plenty of options. Once you know the right people, there are lots of villa parties.
4. Something for Every Age group
There is something for everyone, from teenagers up to retirees, so if you have multi generational family members visiting, everyone has something to do
5. Beach bars
In Costa Rica, tamarindo is the undisputed king for beach bars. The beach walk /crawl from Witches Rock to Langosta Beach club takes in probably 10 beach bars, all offering live music, DJs or just great happy hour cocktails
6. It is magical!
There is an X factor about Tamarindo, it is magical, no other word!
7. Sportsandactivities
Tamarindo is famous for the surfing, but there is great diving, sport fishing, golf, biking, ATV tours, zip lining, horse riding. Add in turtle tours and the monkey park
8. It’s safe
In general I always feel completely safe, and will wander along the beach at 2am without a concern. But let’s keep it real, although there is almost zero violent crime in Tamarindo, there is petty thievery such as
sandals taken off the beach, mobile phones being lifted from your pocket in a crowded bar. . Also there are drug dealers on the street doing their thing, but just ignore them and they leave you alone. In general if you keep your wits about you then you are fine.
9. Weather
Just bring your sandals, t shirts and shorts, weather is great year round. Check out my previous video for the breakdown by month
10.Infrastructure
Compared to other beach towns, Tamarindo has good infrastructure, proper large supermarkets with brands you recognize, mostly paved roads, police station, gas station, post office
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Well, now I'm torn Rich. Torn between Tamarindo and the Caribbean side. My cousin and I landed in Oduber airport July 2nd 2022 and were driven around by friends of his. We stayed at a small hotel La Ramona in Tamarindo and visited up and down the beaches, one in particular Playa Flamingo where I had an Imperial! Plenty of GoPro videos taken! Then on to San Jose and then the Caribbean where we stayed in a great hotel called Umami in Puerto Viejo. Although the Caribbean side has smaller beaches Playa Arrecife and Manzanillo were beautiful.
No fatties. You really put a smile on my face. I'm in. I'm also fit too so I'll fit right in. No pun intended
Thanks sir, Great video🙏🙏🙏
You are awesome! Love the accent and information..... thanks Rich! We will seek out your bank when we arrive in February!
Thanks for doing this video, really enjoyed and good info!
Glad it was helpful!
Rich, I really enjoy your CZcams videos. You’re one of the most natural speakers and easiest to listen people on CZcams. Thank you for you making these videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@cbtamarindo what city in CR is best to avoid children? Lol At least more adults than little ones. I want peace! I don't have kids and am more artsy. Thank you so much!
Excellent video 😎👍..I miss this surf spot... I’ll be back.
My heart is in Tamarindo! Daria hotel gave us the perfect way to experience the protected beach!
I missed Tamarindo last time I was in CR, will check it out next time, thanks.
Coming next year for my B-day and I can't wait.
Great Job!!! Thank You... :)
Glad it was helpful!
Cool yes. Go
We will be in Tamarindo next week for the first time! :) we can't wait.
Hi Rich, your videos are great. I appreciate your comments on infrastructure development in Tamarindo over the past decade. I recently visited Samara down the coast and found it lovely and in the midst of a development boom. Do you think Samara and other places further down the coast from Tamarindo will also experience (or already are experiencing) infrastructure improvements over the next decade?
Ha ha.... Yes, my Happy Place too! "Lori thinks it's magical"... for sure! Making me miss it now! Coming back soon!!!!! See you at sunset!!!!!
Can't wait!
Thank you Rich, so sympatic and enthusiatic how you speak over Tamarindo. I come in a few days staying for a month in beachfront Hotel. Unfortunately i still have a reduced mobility after knie operation- so new big tours. Maybe you have an advise for cafes .. maybe also for getting in contact, i am also speaking spanish. Thank you!!!
Great place. Been going down there for 15 yrs. Working on building a house and retiring there very soon
Great to hear. Best place in the world!
The haters are just envious. You have been great
The little crabs run across the beach at sunrise everyday looking for a new shell! It was crazy to watch them! We went with a boat to snorkle way out in the ocean- a young boy brought up a pufferfish for us to look at! All puffed up- i jumped off the boat but it got very very rough & wavy so we got back on boat for fear of getting smacked against the rocks! Also went to a volcano spot and there were hot springs to soak and swim in. Heated by the lava underneath- and ate asian food there before coming back to hotel Daria
It is amazing here! Been here 4 days and don't want to leave! Pura Vida!
That happens! Come back soon
Thank you for your content!! I'm moving from Austin, TX next February! You have been a BLESSING 🙏 I am thinking about driving my 4Runner (safely) through Central America with my Pitty (they won't let fly). Good or Bad idear ?_?
Diving course? Yes! Is it hard to visit there and Monteverdi or Arenal? I’m 53 and trying to explore where I should consider to live. Will head down for my birthday in Dec. I like a relatively inexpensive with good infrastructure and places with toilets don’t need to put tissue in a bucket. Love your ease. Big thank you for your vids.
Just booked for March 22 ,Journey starts from Plymouth UK, stopping off in Miami then flying down to San Jose for 4 nights then 10 nights in Tamarindo, seriously I cannot wait, bringing my board so hope to score some good waves ,really want to do a jungle tour 😀
How was your trip???
Hey Rich, great info! We are Aussie family looking at purchasing a home in CR. We had been interested in the Nosara area due to the surf and life style. Tamarindo sounds amazing also although we had read the local surf spots and beaches are now quite crowded in comparison. Is this the case?
Loved your video! Muchas gracias! I visited for a month for the first time in June…most of the time in Tamarindo and 10 days in Playa Grande at Las Tortugas Hotel. And I agree…there is a magical feeling about Tamarindo…and so I am making a return trip in September till December and hopefully stay if possible. I’m looking for a place to live long term. Do you have any recommendations by chance?
HI CIARA!!!!
Hi Rich, your videos are very insightful. My family will be in tamarindo the 1st week of April 2023. Do you recommend any store to buy good wine?
Cheers Rich great videos and quite informative! Tamarindo is on my destination list and your videos contain plenty of useful tips for travelers new to Costa Rica. Just one question amigo - is Tamarindo a destination for singles aged 30 - 45? I'm a 43 year old male and just want to know if there are ladies around :)
Wow Rich I so happy I found your videos. My cousin lives down there and she told me I should go to Tamarindo as well. Now I’ve been watching all your videos and I’m very excited. I’ll be going for 90 days abs I’m going to look in to the 1 year digital nomad visa you were walking about. Do you have any idea what the limitations are with regards to the type of online employment you’re doing?
See you soon. I dont no, sorry
Thank you Rich! How about other Sports? Basketball, footy leagues for ex-pats?
love from Costa Rica dear friend 🇨🇷
Have a nice day
@@cbtamarindo u too 😎
@@TEN-perez Hey man. Do people smoke weed in your country? is it "normal" or is it a rare habit you think? Is it legalized? Do the cops care? Is it easy to buy?
Cheers from Norway.
@@AgentRafa wtf 🤣 yes many people smoke weed here and is kind of easy to get but is not legal yet only for "medicinal purposes" so if cops find you're smoking they are going to take it and ask for your ID so be careful you can get in trouble, as a suggestion you don't need it to enjoy such a beautiful country but if you still want to try good luck then, Love from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
@@TEN-perez Thanks for the reply. Sorry my man but weed is as important to me as red wine is to others;-)
I've been on a few vacations in places where weed was almost impossible to get (some Greek Islands 15-20 years ago) and it annoyed the shit out of me, yes I like to drink beers and I did plenty of it but now I'm 42 and I want to sit on my terrace and chillout with a joint and watch the sun go down, if cops and strict laws are preventing me from doing that I'm not going.
I sure hope I can visit your beautiful country one day my friend:-)
Hi Rich, Love your videos! I am traveling to CR by myself with my 17 year old daughter in April. I have 2 questions. #1 What is the best place to stay with a teenager in Tamarindo & #2 In your videos you recommend renting an SUV over a regular car but also say don't leave anything visible in your car. If we rent an SUV to drive up to Arenal, will our bags be safe if we stop along the way? Or would it be better to rent a car with a locked trunk? Many thanks :-)
Richard@cbtamarindo.com
Hi Rich been looking Samaraa dother areas for retirement. IsTamari do more expensive for cost of living than these other areas?
Rich I LOVE your videos, you give the best advice! BUT for the love of god sir, please fix the carpet under the coffee table before your videos so I don't have to look at it in every video hahaha. Please. For me :)
Claire, I moved house so you wont have to suffer any more with my disobedient rug
Great video! Do you have thoughts on Brasilito?
Richard@cbtamarindo.com
Great Video! Could you tell me the Best Beach? And the Best Bars and Restaurants? Thank you so much!!!
I am here for the next 2 months
Where is the country are you staying?
@@cbtamarindo Tamarindo Beach
Langosta Beach club tamarama, chirunguito, la palapa, pangas
Hi do they have bars that play hip hop or reggae only? Also what is the curfew currently? Will be there 4th of July weekend
Try Pacifico bar in the clrcle
Quick question coming next month any advice?
What's it like to travel locally into Tamarindo? I'm wondering if the taxis will take you between Tamarindo and Plaza de Santa Rosa. Does the Transporte CR app work or is there uber? Do you have to rent a car if you're staying outside of Tamarindo?
Uber is brilliant in San Jose. Not very used in the small towns
Can u buy houses and rent them out for expats coming to Tamarindo? would this be a good spot or do u suggest another town ?
I have a episode idea. Its what the difference when purchasing a home in Canada, compared to buying in Costa Rica. Im interested because im interested in immigration with my family. I enjoy your channel. Its very informative. Many thanks
Hi! Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. If you would like to learn more about the difference between purchasing in Canada and purchasing in Costa Rica, feel free to reach out to my ISA Julia Henkel on julia@cbtamarindo.com. She would be happy to assist and schedule a call. Have a good day!
Hi Rich, do you know any psychologists who have relocated to Costa Rica and been able to work there? I am English and living in Cape Town, and a psychologist. And thank-you for the videos, found them most helpful as we think about moving there! John.
Thanks, no i don't but i an sure you would find your niche here
Rich, I noticed that purple band Garmin in some of your videos, are there alot of active folks in the Tamarindo area? We are Triathletes and love staying active. We saw some bike riders (road and tri) on our last visit to Jaco. we are coming to Tamarindo for 10 days at the end of the month. We are narrowing down our choices on where to move.
Yes, lots if activities around Tamarindo. It is hot here. The last half marathon i did started at 4.30am to avoid the heat of the day.
As an avid cyclist and fellow triathlete, and visiting the Tamarindo area for the past 20 years, I don't suggest it for fitness bike riding. The roads are still crazy and I don't feel very safe riding my bike there - though there are some great climbs. Not to say you can't ride and do events, I just don't find it ideal from a safety standpoint for training and long rides like I do where I live in the states.
What are some restaurant recommendations?
Hello, I have been watching your videos. My husband and I are coming down in Feb. could you suggest some activities that we could do. My husband is disabled, he is able to walk but not well and not for long distances. I scuba dive, so we are looking for places/actives to meet both are wants. thank you so much.
there is good scuba diving around Tamarindo. But the pavements and roads are not that great for disabled people. My Father was over here a couple of years ago and found it hard. You could rent a golf cart, that is a good way to get around. There is a great estuary cruise on a panga, a great way to see wildlife. See you in February!. Vacation rentals here www.viptamarindo.com
Rich, all your videos are great but all year old. Any new ones to update us?
Hi Rich , is it humid in tamarindo?
I really want to move to Tamarindo. Any suggestions on how to find apartments or condo for rent in the area?
Viptamarindo.com
Rich, these videos are super helpful. I don't think I saw a video on recommendations you have for boutique hotels in Tamarindo, but I have seen you comment that you tend not to prefer the major chains. I'm the same. Do you have any recommendations you could share?
That said, Wyndham in Tamarindo is nice with incredible views. Modern and clean. Cala Luna is a great beachfront boutique hotel run by long term expats, and friends of mine. For a vacation rental take a look at www.viptamarindo.com, often a condo is a better option than a hotel room
WHAT ABOUT NATURE / WILDLIFE LOVERS?
Are there any rainforests or any type of tropical environments, national parks, etc. in or near the Tamarindo area where someone can go to see monkeys, sloths, parrots, toucans, etc., like there are in other parts of Costa Rica? I like the community and nightlife aspects of Tamarindo, but I would also like to be able to go on day hikes and see nature and wildlife.
Monkeys are everywhere, I can see one now from my deck. Tamarindo is a tropical dry forest environment (hence the low rainfall). There are lots of national parks everywhere. Parrots and tucans are a couple of hours away. I love nature too.
@@cbtamarindo Oh, then I'd better check out Tamarindo on my next trip to Costa Rica!
I just returned from a 2 week visit there last month, spending 4 days in downtown San Jose and 11 days in the Quepos / Manuel Antonio area. I did not know at the time that October is considered the worst of the rainy season months, because Boy did it rain! And it was very humid too! I Love the country and I am seriously considering moving there in 3 years (the reason for my visit), but I would like to settle in an area that is beautiful, has the nature I love, has an active, vibrant community as well as a comfortable climate that I can enjoy. I am already planning my return trip to Costa Rica for the early part of next year.
(P.S. What is the average cost of rent in Tamarindo? Can I get a decent long-term rental for about $1,200.00 to $1,300.00 U.S. a month? NOTE that I just discovered your CZcams channel and have not had a chance to watch your previous videos, but definitely will watch them. Sorry if I am asking questions you have already answered in previous videos.)
(P.P.S. As I write this, I am just about to head out the door for another visit to the San Diego Zoo. Like I said, I Love those monkeys and parrots and toucans and all other things that wiggle and squiggle. My visit to Costa Rica has only increased my desire to be around nature!)
I hope to communicate with you more!
What’s the COVID situation looking like in Tamarindo? I know cases are up in the country and hospitals are full. But it’s less clear to me what that means locally.
Tamarindo normal. Bars close at 9am but other than that it is normal
@@cbtamarindo most Can/US/EU cities close at 9PM! 😅
Hello Rich I am thinking to open a Business in Central America. After some research, I almost decided to Costa Rica. Is Tamarindo a good place to opening a business and what type of business it can work there?
Yes, it works. I have 2 coffee shops for sale right now. Really good ROI. In 2 years the purchase price should be paid off. richard@cbtamarindo.com
I've been thinking about moving to tamareno for a long time. Is this the guy to help me?
What about ADA Accessibility my wife is in a wheelchair are we going to be able to get around safely?
in general Costa Rica has strict rules in establishments about having disabled access. But the roads and curbs are not the best so it might be a bit of a struggle
It’s another country! A lot of hype, would not be good for folks with health issuse
What is the Witches rock?
A beach bar. Great for surf lessons too
Yes great place. Been coming down here for 15 years. Getting ready to retire and build a house and get down there full time. See ya soon
Where can I get poppers
I want to buy a property in Tamarindo. Can you please guide me
Happy to help please email me richard@cbtamarindo.com also check out my website
Www.coldwellbankertamarindo.com
Nice videos, please invest $50? in a lavalier microphone!
Is it pet & trans friendly?
Mucha gente in tamarindo, es mejor Playa grande
Watch your wallet and look at your receipts.
Bad echo!
Hi! I’m a 300lb right wing extremist,,that can’t stand liberals. Do you think I’d fit in
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