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Inside Background
Culture 
Costa Rica, before it was discovered by Spain, was inhabited by several tribes...
Last edited: 13 August 2006
History 
It was the great Christopher Columbus who discovered Costa Rica, this being on...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Heading to an exotic destination such as Tamarindo, Costa Rica can definitely...
Last edited: 18 May 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Getting tourist board information right before and even during your vacation in...
Last edited: 12 June 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Tamarindo, located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, naturally has a...
Last edited: 18 May 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are two international airports in Costa Rica. The closes airport to...
Last edited: 05 September 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Rental cars are readily available in Tamarindo and at the airport. Reservations...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
The rise in tourism in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica has been steep in...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Nightlife 
Tamarindo has long been famous for it's carefree vibe and Pura Vida party...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
There are many beaches at and near Tamarindo, but if you are want to take a...
Last edited: 28 May 2009
Sports & Activities 
Make no mistake, Tamarindo's main sport and activity is surfing. What makes it...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Beginner Surf Lessons 
Tamarindo's number one activity is surfing, and there are few places in the...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Snorkeling Opportunities 
If want to take your chances with visibility conditions and don't feel you need...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Spanish Schools 
An interesting fact about Tamarindo is that a large percentage of tourists come...
Last edited: 16 July 2009
Black Stallion Hills Equestrian Center 
Take A Tour On Black Stallion Hills Black Stallion offers trail rides over all...
Last edited: 05 September 2009
Guaitil Pottery Studio 
When you walk in you find a huge choice of ceramics in traditional handmade...
Last edited: 03 May 2009
Kingpin Sportfishing 
Playa Avellanas is about twenty minutes south from Tamarindo and is located...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Off Road Costa Rica 
Off-Road Costa Rica uses older Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps which you drive...
Last edited: 11 April 2008
Xplore Costa Rica 
We had researched our trips before leaving Canada and Xplore Costa Rica had...
Last edited: 04 January 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
One of the best reasons to visit is the amazing variety of great restaurants. A...
Last edited: 25 May 2009
Choose Lodging 
A hotel or a Vacation Rental?? -- A Couple of years ago tourists prefered...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Restaurants 
Capitan Suizo - Located in Langosta which is a 5 minute taxi ride from the...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Carolina's Restaurant 
Carolina's Restaurant is a favorite local restaurant for those who just want to...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
La Vita Bella Pizzeria 
La Vita Bella Pizzeria has an amazing ocean view up on the 4th floor. Prices...
Last edited: 19 May 2009
Sushi Club 
Located in the Hotel Luna Llena. For true lovers of sushi. Good value for the...
Last edited: 18 May 2009
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Inside Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: 16 April 2007
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911.   For othe important telephone numbers, as well...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Important Phrases 
  What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
About Costa Rica Travel 
When traveling to a destination, there are many variables that affect the...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: 16 March 2009
Friendly Costa Rica Transportation 
Friendly Costa Rica Group and Family Transportation offers driving services to...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Planning and arrival into Costa Rica 
Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two...
Last edited: 28 November 2008
Popular Attractions 
Costa Rica has been voted in the top-three of adventure destinations in the...
Last edited: 25 October 2009
Top Costa Rica Travel Agency Advice 
To dispell the most common travel agency rumor: travel agencies do not make...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
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