Tamarindo worth the Hype? Essential Costa Rica Travel

Welcome to Tamarindo.
Tamarindo is a beautiful beach city located on the Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica.
The drive from La Fortuna, Costa Rica to Tamarindo is about 3.5-4 hours
The drive from San Jose, Costa Rica to Tamarindo is about 4-4.5 hours
So keep those drives in mind when you're traveling from either La Fortuna, Costa Rica, or San Jose, Costa Rica.
The fastest way to arrive at Tamarindo is from Liberia, Costa Rica is about 1.5 hours.
We did none of these routes, we drove from Monteverde, Costa Rica to Tamarindo, in a rain storm and it took 6 hours. This is not to be discouraging because once we arrived in Tamarindo it was well worth it.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a busy tourist town perfect for loungers, vacationers, and those seeking a chill but lively beach vibe.
Tamarindo is easy to arrive to, as it is one of the few areas in costa Rica where beaches (in the Guanacaste Coast) are easily accessible by car.
In Tamarindo Costa Rica, you will be welcome with a lively beach town, heavy on the tourist vibes. The main beach strip of tamarindo has everything a tourist could want (minus umbrellas), resorts, restaurants, shopping and surf shops.
Where we ate:
El Pico Bistro, Tamarindo: www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
El Chiringuito: www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
Ay Caramba: www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
Waffle Monkey: wafflemonkey.net/
00:00 - 00:18 Intro
00:18 - 01:10 Welcome to Tamarindo, beach vibes
01:11 - 01:35 Green Season in Tamarindo explanation
01:36 - 03:52 Beach views and information on Tamarindo
03:53 - 05:44 How did I get so hammered?
05:44 - 07:17 Drunk Argentinian Guardian Angel
07:18 - 08:05 Next Morning, feeling a little slow
08:06 - 12:55 Walking tour around Tamarindo
12:56 - 16:29 Food Review/Summary of Tamarindo
16:30 - 16:56 Outtro

[@oliviafranzen2959]

I'm lucky to call Tamarindo my home for the past 15 years. Love watching how visitors see our little paradise. Thanks for visiting us down here, south of normal.

[@trevnti]

We love the local feedback, great place, and that region of CR is a fantastic slice of heaven.

[@HeartlessWon506]

I bet you don’t speak any Spanish 😭

[@oliviafranzen2959]

Maybe you should stay away from betting.

[@ivanvarykino8202]

😄 Going next week. Totally get your driving frustration and food / alcohol craving. Thanks for the good chuckles!

[@directrue1742]

Beautiful place!

[@RandomScents]

It looks like a nice place to visit 👍

[@TheBeanseen]

Great video! We love it.

[@trevnti]

Much appreciated! Thank you

[@joserosalesrosales3525]

I congratuletion excelent video. Graet .job. Very .thank you.

[@205hermanic]

Whoop whoop great vid, were there from next week...3rd visit to Costa Rica from what used to be rainy city (Manchester(UK)., now Camels stopping traffic, Osa peninsula is fab, maybe let Lad grow up a bit n do hike to ranger station...it's like Dr Dolittle.but hard work ,xH

[@trevnti]

We think it's fantastic, the boy already wants to go back. I'll stick him on Ti's back and we can hike haha (but serious she does do hikes with him on her back). Thanks for the feed back

[@205hermanic]

@@trevnti Good Luck, I got my feet wet (ignored advice from guide, what does he know???) on way out, so walked back with burst blisters, 17kms...was crying for my Mother.... kzbin.info/aero/PLS188Ne8sxu3qZKuFsIUwH_DzFCqE4uAM

[@suburbanitelife7188]

The PTSD from the drive was so real

[@j.cassavoy4661]

My vegan friends and I are going in April, we have heard lots of vegan options.

[@trevnti]

When you go, make sure to check out Pico Bistro Tamarindo they have a great menu.

[@garyleppla9314]

Im going 12-3/ 14-23...

[@garyleppla9314]

Should have shown the Prices!!!

[@trevnti]

What pricing are you looking for? We can help you.

[@valeriivvp3890]

Your wife is beautiful.

[@trevnti]

Much thanks! I agree

[@whistle208]

Very gringo oriented. Got scammed by a nail salon owner there. Avoid Nail Spa Shanti.

[@trevnti]

It is a great place to visit but it is also where tourist scams are in abundance. The safest bet is to eat at well reviewed places and do some research on any activities you are interested in (like surfing for example) to avoid bad experiences.