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Honest advice to plan your Tamarindo trip.

Practical guides from the team that delivers rides across Guanacaste every day — when to visit, where to stay, how to get around, and which ride fits your trip.

Aerial view of Tamarindo beach and bay at golden hour

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Tamarindo Travel Guide 2026: How to Plan the Perfect Costa Rica Beach Trip

Everything a first-time visitor needs to plan a smooth Tamarindo trip — when to go, how to get from Liberia airport, where to stay, and how to actually get around once you're here.

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Everything we've written about Tamarindo and Guanacaste.

Aerial view of a coastal Tamarindo road with a golf cart driving past palm trees and the Pacific Ocean

9 min read

How to Get Around Tamarindo: Golf Cart, ATV, Car or Walking?

Walking, golf cart, ATV, taxi, or rental car? Local breakdown of every option, with honest pros, cons and price ranges so you can pick the right one.

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Golf cart and rental SUV side by side in Tamarindo

8 min read

Golf Cart vs Rental Car in Tamarindo: Honest 2026 Comparison

Real cost breakdown, what each one is actually good for, and the trips where one is clearly the wrong call.

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Aerial drone view of a Guanacaste beach with palm trees and turquoise water

11 min read

The 10 Best Beaches in Guanacaste (Locals' Edition)

Tamarindo, Conchal, Avellanas, Playa Grande and the lesser-known gems — a locals' guide with directions, vibe, and what to bring.

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Aerial view of Hacienda Pinilla coastline and resort villas

9 min read

Hacienda Pinilla Guide: Beaches, Golf, Dining and How to Move Around

Inside the 1,800-acre gated community south of Tamarindo: three beaches, championship golf, dining, security, and how to actually get around once you're in.

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Crushed-shell beach at Reserva Conchal with calm turquoise water

9 min read

Reserva Conchal Guide: Inside Guanacaste's Most Exclusive Resort

The gated luxury community north of Tamarindo: the famous shell beach, Westin Playa Conchal, golf, beach club, and how to plan your stay.

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Tamarindo town and beach from above with surfers in the lineup

11 min read

25 Things to Do in Tamarindo (Without a Rental Car)

Surf, sunset spots, day trips, food, kid-friendly activities — 25 things you can do in and around Tamarindo without a rental car.

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Pacific sunset over Playa Tamarindo with silhouetted palm trees

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The Best Sunset Spots in Tamarindo: A Local's Map

Beach spots, restaurants, lookouts and quiet local secrets — the best places to watch a Tamarindo sunset, ranked.

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Surfer carving a wave at sunset in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

8 min read

Surf Tamarindo for Beginners: Where, When and How

Where to take your first lesson, when to paddle out, what to bring, and how to progress past the white water on Tamarindo's beginner-friendly break.

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Couple riding an ATV through a Costa Rica jungle trail

7 min read

ATV vs UTV in Costa Rica: Which One Should You Rent?

Honest comparison of ATVs and side-by-side UTVs in Costa Rica — who each is for, what they can do, and how to pick the right one for your trip.

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