Unfiltered Opinions on Tamarindo, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@karid0208]

You just made my day! We’re visiting Tamarindo in July and I’m overwhelmed with what to do and where to go. I’ve loved each of your videos and I’m thrilled to have your expertise in planning. Just bummed we’ll miss you when we’re there. Happy Trails!

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Hey! You guys will have an awesome trip! Did you guys purchase a copy of our guide?! Saw a purchase go through around the same time as your comment!! If you need anything else please let us know!

[@karid0208]

@@TheirHappyTrails Yes that was me! It’s a wonderful tool and perfectly timed.

[@TheirHappyTrails]

@@karid0208 awesome! We are so glad to hear that! Thank you ❤️🙏🏼

[@cryopz]

I spent a month in Tamarindo in the 90’s backpacking with 11 other guys. I remember spending $2 / night to stay in a large concrete building that had 10 beds, a concrete floor, a toilet and a tap. One night around 3 am, a skunk came into our room. He was on the bed next to me about 1’ away and it was so dark I had no idea what it was. Let’s just say the next 20 minutes was extremely memorable,. We had a few close calls but never got sprayed and eventually he ran full tilt under a 2 inch gap under the door (about 30’ away) and into the night. We had Christmas dinner on the beach at a local family home/restaurant. Get this, $10 US for 3 lobster tails, a ton of other food, desert and 2 beers. We tipped the owners a lot and everyone hugged afterwards. I remember a German Shepherd getting out of a hotel lobby / fenced area (old lady ran the hotel and had it and a Rottweiler for protection) after a girl went behind the desk to hang up her room key. The dog went on a rampage, biting her and another girl and then killing a large iguana. We were playing crib and scattered to safety while yelling at others on the street to alert them. It was a crazy scene. The girl was bitten quite badly. The owner eventually retrieved her dog, hit it and then went on like nothing happened. I believe it was called “Dolly’s” or something similar. I see that hotel is no longer there (by the Enterprise rental car). Last thing, there was a crocodile near us when we were surfing off the main beach. I didn’t know until I got on shore. I saw on the news about a year later that a croc killed a tourist. Anyways, it was an adventure of a lifetime being in Costa Rica for 6 months and travelling with your best friends. Tamarindo was amazing and a great place to learn to surf. It has certainly changed over the years and if I wasn’t dealing with health issues I’d certainly go back. Have fun and savour every moment while you visit this amazing country.

[@TheirHappyTrails]

@@cryopz crazy stories!!! I can’t even image what Tamarindo was like back then!! Thank you for sharing those with us here

[@tammycruz8189]

Amazing Video Guys. Loved this one . Keep Up The Great Work . God Bless Ya'll. Mucho Love Always ❤️ 😍 💖

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Thank you Tammy!!!!

[@jnmtransport]

What I like about tamarindo the American/tico mix pretty cool in my opinion. Good vibes!!

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Absolutely!! It’s not the most “local” feeling place in Costa Rica, but a great place for vacationing!!

[@donnaquillen3375]

These videos have influenced the boom! Advertising works!

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Absolutely! No doubt about it

[@casualcats]

The only thing I hate about Tamarindo is the price to buy or rent a property are higher than ever, not even the locals can afford anymore. 😢

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Yep, that is absolutely true

[@LuisBolanos-tz3ff]

Hi I’m planning visiting Tamarindo, but I need to find a job there. I just graduated from culinary school. I was wondering you can tell me something about getting jobs there. Thank you

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Hey there. Are you Tico? If you are, it will be easy to get a job with so many restaurants here in this area. I cannot help you get a job tho. Good luck!

[@LuisBolanos-tz3ff]

@@TheirHappyTrails I’m from Guatemala, I hope I can find something there thank you!

[@jjsvjshsjwj8881]

​@LuisBolanos-tz3ff claro amigo , de fijo encontrarás algún trabajo en hotelería o restaurantes saludos

[@TheirHappyTrails]

@@LuisBolanos-tz3ff absolutamente

[@tinyrobot8165]

It’s really hard to get a job if you aren’t a Costa Rican citizen. Look up how the visas work

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

I almost died laughing over the tire comment, we've lived here for 10 years and twice we've had tires almost come off after having them worked on. My advice do not talk to the person working on your tire he will forget what he's doing and not tighten the lug nuts. The same type of thing happened at a hardware store, I was talking to the gentleman while he was checking the paint and he didn't close the lid completely on one can. He then loaded them into boxes, put him on a dolly and proceeded to pour paint all through the hardware store. 😂No more small chat while they are working.

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Lmao! That’s hilarious 😂 Thanks for sharing your experience in the comments also!!

[@johnx4181]

Tamagringo has turned into anywhere beach Mexico

[@joshuamiller4797]

Way overpriced, swamped with rude, entitled idiots and every wannabe realtor on the planet jacking up prices even more. The ocean and beach still rock, as long as you go before 7am.

[@TheirHappyTrails]

@@joshuamiller4797 I don’t totally disagree with what your saying, but the entitled idiot part was a little much 😂

[@johnx4181]

Sure you're not describing Nosara?

[@icysurfer1]

She said San Jose is awesome.. Not really. And, the food is too. Not really. It has changed, and is not as good for the money. No place is perfect, I guess. Lots better than the USA. You will get "Gringo Priced." (20% increase added to the bill for some reason. :)

[@TheirHappyTrails]

@@icysurfer1 totally 🙏🏼

[@JoeDough-s5g]

oh yuck tamarindo is crap

[@TheirHappyTrails]

Everyone is welcomed to their opinion:) why do you think it’s “crap”

[@dirkjackson8939]

I was in Tamarindo 20 years ago before it was Americanized. My friends who travel mostly Central/South America have been there recently and said everything has changed, including the prices. If you want to experience old school Costa Rica, visit Guatemala. Amazing country.

[@jamiesunridge]

Tamargringo

[@collingafar1638]

Avoid Auto Mercado for grocery shopping! We live up the hill in Senderos next door so we know.

[@TheirHappyTrails]

@@collingafar1638 yep. Totally