In northern Guanacaste lies Tamarindo, a beautiful, long beach with almost white sand that is very popular with tourists. It owes its name to the many fruit trees\u2014called tamarind trees\u2014that line the beach. Tamarindo is one of the most developed areas in Costa Rica; in just a few years, this small town has transformed into a seaside resort renowned for its parties and has also become quite Americanized. It is the go-to destination for American tourists visiting Costa Rica on vacation. There are also plenty of places to shop, ranging from small craft shops to luxury stores. There\u2019s something for every budget. The infrastructure is very modern, and new developments continue to spring up\u2014hotels, shops, bars, and nightclubs\u2014but fortunately, the beach remains unspoiled.<\/p>\n
Tamarindo Beach is also an ideal spot for surfing or windsurfing. The currents are perfect for these sports. You can also go swimming in certain areas\u2014as long as you\u2019re careful\u2014or simply relax on the beach. Other activities are also available, including water skiing, kayaking, horseback riding, sport fishing\u2014another regional specialty\u2014scuba diving, snorkeling, mangrove tours, and more. The region has a tropical climate with plenty of sunshine, so you can enjoy these activities any time of year.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, if you visit Tamarindo between October and January, you might be lucky enough to witness an extraordinary spectacle: sea turtles laying their eggs. In fact, this region in northern Guanacaste is home to the world\u2019s largest population of Baula sea turtles. Leatherback turtles are sea turtles that can grow up to 2 meters long and weigh up to 700 kg. Turtles aren\u2019t the only species that come to seek refuge in this region. As you walk around, you might encounter other animals, such as crocodiles in the mangroves, monkeys swinging from tree to tree, or numerous migratory birds taking a break on their journey.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
What to do, what to see, when to go to Tamarindo<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":721,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites-au-costa-rica-fr"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n