Catamaran Tours, Question By Question

Twelve questions answered, from safety and sunscreen to tipping and which beach to pick.

Calm tropical bay with gentle waves meeting a sandy beach at golden hour

Can You Swim In The Ocean In Tamarindo?

Yes, you can swim in the ocean in Tamarindo, with caveats: no lifeguard guarantee, variable currents, and season-driven surf. Here is what to know before you get in, and where boat trips find calm water.

Beach bar deck with string lights above darkening sand as the sun sets over the Pacific

Is Tamarindo A Party Town?

How much of a party town Tamarindo really is: the bar strip, the beach drinking law, and the sunset booze cruises that carry the party onto the water.

A wide sandy beach curving along a calm Pacific bay at golden hour with low waves rolling in

What Is Tamarindo Famous For?

Tamarindo is famous for surf, a wide sunset-facing beach, and the catamaran sails that put the Pacific horizon on display. Here is what the town is actually known for, and how to see it from the water.

A catamaran under sail on calm Pacific water as the sun drops toward the horizon

Where Is The Best Sunset In Costa Rica?

The Pacific coast of Guanacaste gives Costa Rica its most dependable sunsets, and a catamaran off Tamarindo gives the widest view of them. Here is the evidence, the times and the trips.

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