Scuba diving and snorkeling tours are available in Tamarindo and offer a great way to experience the great biodiversity of the Pacific Ocean up close. Local dive shops offer affordable day trips for snorkelers, regular dive trips for certified divers, and standard PADI certification courses for more adventurous beginners. Morning or afternoon excursions aboard catamarans may also include dolphin watching and snorkeling options.

Divers can find a rich aquatic life just below the surface of the water with common spottings of colorful schools of tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, turtles, white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, and other species. Whales are often seen from September to March, and large schools of cow-nosed and devil rays can be spotted between January and March.

You will understand after you visit why Tamarindo is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations in the world. With great weather all year and water temperatures averaging in the 80’s, there are both challenging and a number of easy surf spots and lots of local surf shops offering board rentals and surf lessons. Make sure to get a rash guard, sunscreen, and psyched up for some crazy waves.

ATV Tamarindo’s ATV and UTV (Side by Side) Tours are a total adventure from start to finish! You will ride an ATV or UTV through the Costa Rican jungle, down roads & trails, over mountains, through rivers and puddles (in the rainy season), and see visit beautiful beaches, howler monkeys, and the jungles and woods and hills that surround Tamarindo. You will see a wide range of livestock, wild animals like monkeys, armadillos, iguanas, and many species of birds along the way. We offer a variety of different trips, including tours to Playa Conchal.

Tamarindo is well known as one of the “hot spots” for world-class sportfishing and offers a great fleet of boats and crews with the variety to fit the needs of the seasoned angler as well as the novice. The Tamarindo fleet works together and can accommodate a group of any size.

Located near the Tenorio Volcano in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, the Tenorio River winds, churns, and flows for 15 scenic miles before merging with the Corobici River. As a tour member, you’ll float down this incredible river for four hours, passing through sections that are dominated by class III-IV white-water rapids. Hold on tightly to your paddle as you plunge through cataracts and are sprayed with water! During the smoother sections, take a look around at the lush, forested scenery and try to spot tropical birds perched high in trees. Midway through the adventure, your guide will help you angle the raft onto the riverbank for a lunch of sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks. A great side trip to take for a day is to go river rafting. Beginners can book a full-day tour on the Colorado River (Class II-III), while experienced rafters will love the challenging Tenorio River (Class III-IV).

A sailing cruise is a spectacular way to view the Tamarindo area from the water. The ocean is rich with life, and it is common to see dolphins, turtles, rays, a variety of fish, and even whales while on a sailing cruise. The most popular cruise is the sunset cruise. These range from catamarans that take large groups and offer plenty of food and drink, to exotic sunset cruises on schooners offering gourmet chef-prepared tasting menus with drinks and live entertainment.