Local services in Tamarindo & Playa Grande

Transport, property management, concierge, chefs, spas, and practical help. Every listing checked against live sources.

Tamarindo's 46 verified services are the deepest wedding and event bench in Guanacaste, 4 wedding planners and 3 private chefs, plus 5 property managers and 3 car rental agencies, reflecting Tamarindo's status as a destination-wedding hub.

Private Driver $$

506 Transfers & Tours

Tamarindo

506 Transfers & Tours is a Tamarindo based operator offering private airport transfers, ATV tours, and moto rentals across the Guanacaste Gold Coast. The company works with travel agents and property managers on repeat vacation transportation and handles weddings and group events.

Car Rental $$

Adobe Rent a Car Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Tamarindo branch of Adobe Rent a Car, a Costa Rican car rental company offering cars and 4WD vehicles with local pickup and support. Part of a nationwide network with offices at the main airports.

Wedding Planner $$$

Amore Paraiso Weddings

Tamarindo

Erika Barreiro runs this full-service destination wedding planning and design studio from her home base in Tamarindo, coordinating venues, vendors, and elopements throughout Costa Rica. The company holds a 4.9-star rating across 59 WeddingWire reviews and is ABC-certified.

Pool Maintenance $$

AzuraPool

Tamarindo

Pool cleaning and chemical maintenance service covering Tamarindo and nearby Guanacaste beaches, built around a subscription app with photo reports after every visit. Plans range from biweekly residential cleaning to property-manager packages timed to Airbnb and VRBO check-ins and check-outs.

Private Chef & Catering $$$

Ben & Arthur Private Chef

Tamarindo

Private chef service cooking in-villa dinners and catering across Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Playa Flamingo, Junquillal and Playa Negra. Offers different formats from single dinners to home-chef-by-the-week.

Event Venue $$$$

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas

Tamarindo

Cala Luna is a boutique hotel in Playa Tamarindo offering four all-inclusive wedding packages, from a full signature celebration to a two-person beach elopement, with rooms and villas quoted separately. The property's in-house wedding team handles planning add-ons such as photography, DJ service, and bridal makeup sessions.

Property Management $$$

Coastal Realty & Property Management

Tamarindo

Coastal Realty & Property Management has run a boutique property and HOA management operation out of Plaza Tamarindo since 2006, founded by Eddie Davis. The firm handles bill pay, bookkeeping, maintenance, cleaning, and 24-hour on-call service for a closely monitored inventory of vacation rentals, plus HOA and COA administration for condo buildings across Guanacaste. It also brokers real estate sales for foreign investors.

Construction $$$

Cordoba Construction

Tamarindo

Construction company that relocated its award-winning Canadian building operation to the Tamarindo area in 1995, focusing on custom homes in the Hacienda Pinilla, Reserva Conchal, and Playa Flamingo gated communities. The team includes architects, engineers, and a long-tenured crew working on high-end residential builds along this stretch of Guanacaste coast.

Dentist $$

Dental Solutions Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Dental office on Tamarindo beach next to Villas Macondo, operating more than 17 years with a multi-specialist team covering orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and oral surgery. The practice is certified by the Costa Rican College of Dental Surgeons and the Ministry of Public Health, and offers digital X-rays and 3D impressions.

Car Rental $$

Economy Rent a Car Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Economy Rent a Car runs a Tamarindo branch 100 meters from the Best Western Tamarindo, across from the Witch's Rock Surf Camp area, renting cars for self drive trips around Guanacaste. The company is part of an international franchise with additional Costa Rica locations at both main airports.

Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Ecotravel Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Ecotravel Tamarindo provides shuttle and taxi service for passengers flying into or out of both Liberia and San Jose international airports, running a fleet of minivans for the Guanacaste beach towns. The company also runs day tours out of its Tamarindo office.

Hair & Makeup $$$

Elena Sandi Beauty Team

Tamarindo

Elena Sandi leads a bridal hair and makeup team serving destination weddings across Costa Rica, with packages ranging from a no-trial express option to a full luxury bridal-party experience. The team is a recognized WeddingWire vendor with a dedicated 2026 wedding-pro badge.

Gym & Fitness $

Energy Fitness Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Air-conditioned gym on the second floor of Plaza Avenida in central Tamarindo, in front of Banco Nacional. Equipped with Hammer Strength machines, cable towers, free weights, and cardio equipment, with no-contract day, week, and monthly passes aimed at both residents and visitors.

Car Rental $$$

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tamarindo Downtown

Tamarindo

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates a Tamarindo Downtown branch diagonal to the Tamarindo Diria hotel, renting economy through SUV vehicles for travel around Guanacaste. The branch is open daily and offers optional roadside assistance and toll pass devices.

Pharmacy $

Farmacia Panacea Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Beach-area pharmacy chain with a Tamarindo location inside Garden Plaza, about a kilometer from the El Tamarindo lube shop, plus locations across Potrero, Brasilito, Playa Grande and Junquillal. The chain runs an express delivery service by phone for the whole coastal stretch.

Pharmacy $

Farmacia Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Independent pharmacy on Tamarindo's Central Street serving the community for more than a decade, with an attached physician's office for consultations and prescription refills. Staff speak English and the pharmacy is open daily, including Sundays and holidays.

Property Management $$$$

Five Star Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Property management and luxury vacation rental company on Tamarindo's main street, next to the Best Western. Manages private villas and provides concierge, housekeeping, and butler-style services for guests and homeowners.

Doctor & Clinic $$

Guanacaste Medical Center

Tamarindo

24-hour medical clinic across the street from the Tamarindo Diria Hotel, offering doctor consultations, air and ground ambulance dispatch, X-rays and ultrasound, and house calls. The clinic is set up for both emergency walk-ins and scheduled appointments for residents and travelers.

Private Driver $$

Happy Trips Costa Rica

Tamarindo

Happy Trips Costa Rica is a small, locally owned company in Playa Tamarindo offering private transportation along with cultural, adventure, and nature tours. The three Costa Rican partners running it specialize in trips to nearby beaches, Rio Celeste, and Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Property Management $$$

Horizon Pacific Vacations

Tamarindo

Horizon Pacific Vacations is a family-run property management and rental company operating in Tamarindo and Playa Langosta since 2011, owned by Bill and Nancy Ripley. The team manages villas, condos, and homes at every price point, handling housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and guest reservations directly. They serve both homeowners seeking management services and travelers booking a stay.

Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$$

ILT Costa Rica

Tamarindo

Private transportation company offering licensed, insured transfers anywhere in Costa Rica, including airport runs to and from Liberia and connections from Tamarindo to other destinations. Provides private drivers for point-to-point transport.

Photography & Video $$$

Kevin Heslin Photography

Tamarindo

Kevin Heslin has photographed destination weddings across Guanacaste for 20 years, working personally on every booking alongside a small handpicked team. The studio favors documentary-style coverage over posed shots and includes a printed album with every collection.

Salon & Barber $$

L'image Salon & Spa

Tamarindo

Hair and beauty salon in Tamarindo centro at Plaza Conchal, next to the old BCR branch, open Monday through Saturday. Offers hair color and styling, a barbershop side for men's cuts, and general beauty services, with appointments booked over WhatsApp.

Florist $$

Los Primos Designs / Flores de Campos

Tamarindo

This Costa Rican family-run studio pairs sustainable floral design under the Flores de Campos name with handcrafted wood event furniture and rentals as Los Primos Designs. Flowers are grown on the company's own organic farm and the team builds bouquets, arches, and full table designs for weddings across Guanacaste.

Wedding Planner $$$

Luna Weddings Costa Rica

Tamarindo

Founded by Kate over a decade ago, Luna Weddings is an all-women planning team based in Tamarindo handling everything from intimate elopements to full destination weddings. The company frequently features Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort and holds a 5-star rating across 14 WeddingWire reviews.

Hair & Makeup $$

Maravilla Make-up

Tamarindo

Tricia is a California-native makeup artist who relocated to Tamarindo Beach in 2008 and has since built a bridal clientele through referrals from local wedding planners. She works on-site for weddings throughout Costa Rica and has been featured in 22 published weddings on Carats and Cake.

Wedding Planner $$$$

Mil Besos

Tamarindo

Destination wedding and group-travel planning company working across Costa Rica, including Tamarindo and the surrounding Guanacaste coast. Plans weddings, vow renewals, proposals and group events. Featured in Destination I Do and Brides.

Auto Mechanic $$

Minor's Garage

Tamarindo

Mechanic shop operating in Tamarindo since 2011, located 300 meters east of Almacen El Colono, serving residents, visitors, and local businesses. Offers oil changes, brake and suspension work, battery sales and installation, Dekra vehicle inspection processing, and fleet service for companies.

Optician $$$

Ojos Del Mar

Tamarindo

Eye care clinic and eyewear gallery in Tamarindo's Garden Plaza, offering comprehensive eye exams, dry-eye treatment, specialty and keratoconus contact lens fittings, and same-day prescription glasses. The clinic also carries a curated selection of designer frames and sunglasses.

Real Estate Attorney & Notario $$$

P&D Lawyers

Tamarindo

Law firm established in Tamarindo in 2002, the first of its kind in the zone, specializing in real estate investment, corporate structuring, tax and immigration law for foreign and national investors. The firm has a full attorney and notary team plus an in-house accounting department.

Wedding Planner $$$

Perennial Weddings

Tamarindo

Costa Rica destination wedding and event planning company serving the Guanacaste coast including Tamarindo. Plans and coordinates weddings and private events.

Property Management $$$

RPM Vacation Rentals

Tamarindo

Tamarindo vacation rental and property management company matching travelers with private homes since 1999. Manages a curated collection of rental properties in and around Tamarindo.

Photography & Video $$$

Samba to the Sea Photography

Tamarindo

Kristen M. Brown runs this Tamarindo-based studio specializing in candid, movement-driven wedding and elopement photography along the Guanacaste coast. The business has shot weddings at Pangas Beach Club and Playa Langosta and holds over 160 five-star client reviews.

Spa $$$$

Spa de Eros

Tamarindo

Award-winning hilltop spa at Los Altos de Eros above Tamarindo, with eight open-air treatment rooms, a heated hydrotherapy pool, waterfall, infrared sauna and Balinese soaking tubs. Offers massages, facials, body wraps and full spa-day and sunset massage-and-dinner packages with round-trip transport from Tamarindo on request.

Concierge $$$

Stay in Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Local team offering vacation rental bookings, property management and concierge planning for Tamarindo, Langosta, Playa Grande and Hacienda Pinilla. Helps arrange activities, wedding specialists and villa stays across the zone.

Gym & Fitness $

Swell Fitness Studio

Tamarindo

Boutique gym in the Pacific Park development in Tamarindo, offering functional group classes and personalized training. Runs weekday morning classes with drop-in and monthly membership options, geared toward residents looking for a smaller-format alternative to the larger commercial gyms in town.

Auto Mechanic $$

Tamarindo Car Center

Tamarindo

Auto repair shop in Playa Tamarindo offering full vehicle diagnostics, engine and brake repair, tire service, battery replacement, and air conditioning work, alongside a car wash and detailing service. Operating in the area since 2008, the shop also buys and sells used vehicles.

Dentist $$

Tamarindo Dentist

Tamarindo

General and cosmetic dental practice on Alameda 8 in Tamarindo, in operation more than 20 years with a team of three dentists covering cosmetic work, orthodontics and implants. The clinic handles dental emergencies and routine care for both residents and visitors, with weekday and Saturday morning hours.

Internet & Starlink $$

Tamarindo Electronic Store (CR Starlink)

Tamarindo

Electronics store in Tamarindo that sells and installs Starlink satellite internet kits, offering certified setup and tech support alongside sister stores in Nosara and Quepos. Handles both residential and rental-property connections for areas where cable and fiber service is limited.

Private Chef & Catering $$

Tamarindo Grill Master

Tamarindo

Tamarindo Grill Master is a private chef service run by Hernan and Diana since 2021, specializing in flame-grilled dinners cooked at guests' villas or Airbnbs. Set menus cover two to three courses of grilled proteins with sides and dessert, priced per person with a group minimum. The team has built a strong review record from repeat vacationing families and groups across Tamarindo.

Private Chef & Catering $$

Tamarindo Private Chef (Yan & Nico)

Tamarindo

Tamarindo Private Chef is run by Chef Yannick and Chef Nico, offering set-menu dinners, tropical breakfasts, and beachfront tapas cooked at a guest's villa kitchen or grill. Menus span French, Italian, Mexican, and Costa Rican styles at fixed prices per person, with a four-adult minimum and deposit required. The chefs have cooked repeatedly for guests at named Tamarindo villas per multiple reviews.

Veterinarian $$

THE DOGTOR Pet Clinic

Tamarindo

Veterinary clinic, grooming center and pet shop on Central Avenue in Tamarindo, providing routine vaccinations, wellness checks, dental care and flea and tick prevention. The clinic also stocks pet supplies and offers nutritional guidance for dogs, cats and other small pets.

Property Management $$$

Top Luxury Villa

Tamarindo

Top Luxury Villa has provided property management for homeowners in Tamarindo and Langosta for more than 15 years, led on the ground by property manager Miguel. Services cover routine inspections, preventative maintenance, housekeeping, tenant screening, and real-time accounting for a set of seven managed villas. The company also runs its own concierge arm for guests staying at its properties.

Spanish School $$

WAYRA Spanish Institute

Tamarindo

Spanish language school located 150 meters from the beach in Tamarindo, accredited by the Instituto Cervantes and operating for decades as one of the oldest schools in Guanacaste. Offers standard and intensive group courses, private tutorials, DELE exam preparation, and a Spanish-and-surf program, with homestay and student-house lodging options.

Immigration Attorney $$$

Zurcher Odio & Raven (Guanacaste Office)

Tamarindo

Guanacaste branch office of a national Costa Rican law firm, located in the Tamarindo Corporate Center and dedicated to immigration and relocation cases. The team handles temporary and permanent residency applications, DIMEX renewals, citizenship and corporate immigration registration.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamarindo good for destination weddings?

Yes, 4 verified wedding planners serve the zone, including Amore Paraiso Weddings, alongside event venues like Cala Luna.

Can I hire a private chef in Tamarindo?

Yes, 3 verified private chefs serve the area, including Ben & Arthur Private Chef.

Are there property managers in Tamarindo?

Yes, 5 verified property management companies serve the zone, the largest single service category here.

Looking for something specific?

Search every listing by name, cuisine, activity, or keyword.