David’s guidebook
Food scene
Great food and wine. I recommend the Caprese salad, Mahi Mahi Ravioli and nay wine Marco recommends. The staff is friendly and helpful.
46 locals recommend
Walter's Fish and Cheeses
Great food and wine. I recommend the Caprese salad, Mahi Mahi Ravioli and nay wine Marco recommends. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Little Lucha
Great food especially the guacamole. Taco Tuesday saves money.
Great breakfasts selections. The Hibiscus tea and star fruit are excellent. Get the hot sauce they sell. It's wonderful.
20 locals recommend
La bodega
Great breakfasts selections. The Hibiscus tea and star fruit are excellent. Get the hot sauce they sell. It's wonderful.
Excellent breakfast choices. My favorite is the Shakshuka and my wife loved the French Toast
6 locals recommend
breaking bread
120 Avenida CentralExcellent breakfast choices. My favorite is the Shakshuka and my wife loved the French Toast
Great gathering spot. About a 10 minute walk from Casa Tranquilo. Good food and beer selection.
13 locals recommend
Surf Club Bar & Grill
Barcelo LangostaGreat gathering spot. About a 10 minute walk from Casa Tranquilo. Good food and beer selection.
One of our favorites. Great food and frequent live music. They'll fix your catch for a reasonable price with great sides.
41 locals recommend
Dragonfly Bar & Grill
One of our favorites. Great food and frequent live music. They'll fix your catch for a reasonable price with great sides.
Best burgers in Tamarindo. Excellent beer selection. Right off the circle.
19 locals recommend
Surf Shack Burgers & Wings
Best burgers in Tamarindo. Excellent beer selection. Right off the circle.
El Sapo
Good pizza with some unique choices.
Happy Hour is excellent. Fire show is fun. Great place to watch the sunset and have a drink.
14 locals recommend
El Be - Tamarindo Beach Club
Happy Hour is excellent. Fire show is fun. Great place to watch the sunset and have a drink.
Neighborhoods
Much quieter than Tamarindo. Yet, only a 20 minute walk from the center of town. Great beaches and restaurants.
48 locals recommend
Playa Langosta
Much quieter than Tamarindo. Yet, only a 20 minute walk from the center of town. Great beaches and restaurants.
City/town information
The tourist center of the area. Lively area with a Thursday night market and Saturday Market.
336 locals recommend
Tamarindo
The tourist center of the area. Lively area with a Thursday night market and Saturday Market.
Sightseeing
Tour Guides and travel help
Greg is a great resource. Book your car through him and he sets up tours as well.
CR Surf Travel Company
250 Brightwood RoadGreg is a great resource. Book your car through him and he sets up tours as well.
About an hour and a half drive from the condo. There are tours available as well. There are several hikes to choose from.
102 locals recommend
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
About an hour and a half drive from the condo. There are tours available as well. There are several hikes to choose from.
Try the 1PM tour with Ron. See how chocolate is made, walk through the botanical garden and see a cacao tree and taste 20 varieties of craft made chocolate. We loved the tour and the chocolate was yummy!
Reina's Chocolate
Calle de la SoledadTry the 1PM tour with Ron. See how chocolate is made, walk through the botanical garden and see a cacao tree and taste 20 varieties of craft made chocolate. We loved the tour and the chocolate was yummy!
City advice
Getting around
CR Surf Travel Company for rental car arrangements and tours
Greg is a great resource. He has helped me with many car rentals through Alamo at good prices and great service.