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Tamarindo's 18 verified tours are led by 6 catamaran and sailing operators and 5 sportfishing charters, plus Witch's Rock Surf Camp, the zone's featured surf school, named for the famous break at nearby Playa Naranjo.
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Beachfront surf camp in Tamarindo operating since 2001, with ISA-certified instructors and a quiver of 250-plus boards. Packages combine daily lessons or guided surf tours with video coaching, breakfast and airport transfers. Also runs a hotel and restaurant on the same beachfront property.
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Blue Dolphin Sailing has run catamaran tours out of Tamarindo Bay since 2004, making it one of the longest-operating sailing outfits on this stretch of coast. The fleet includes a 40 foot open-layout catamaran and a larger 50 foot cruising catamaran, both used for public and private sunset, morning, and snorkel tours. Trips include onboard food and drinks, with a licensed crew running the boats daily.
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Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing runs half day, three quarter day, and full day charters aboard a 29 foot center console captained by Captain Novel, who has fished these waters for about 30 years. Trips target black marlin, mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna, sailfish, and roosterfish, with catch cleaning and filleting included along with snacks and drinks. The boat is based on Calle Cruz in Tamarindo and is booked online with over 130 verified reviews.
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Tamarindo deep-sea fishing operation running since 1993, with a three-boat fleet including the offshore Coyote Tres. Targets marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi and roosterfish on half- and full-day charters. Captain Frank and crew handle gear, lunch and fish cleaning.
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Tamarindo travel agency that operates a leatherback and olive ridley night tour into Las Baulas National Marine Park in Playa Grande, sold through Viator and hotel activity desks as "Turtle Watching Night Tours with Expert Naturalist." Guides brief guests on nesting behavior before the group walks the beach under red-filtered light during the October to February season. The agency also runs day tours around Guanacaste, but the turtle tour is a distinct, named product.
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Go Fish Costa Rica books a fleet of Tamarindo and Flamingo based sportfishing boats ranging from a 21 foot center console to a 43 foot Riviera, targeting marlin, sailfish, tuna, and roosterfish. The company is run by Steve and Liisa Quinn, who have hosted anglers in the area for more than 15 years, and it holds a multi year TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award. Trips are booked through their website or by email, with a Tamarindo Beach location listed for guests.
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Tamarindo's original surf shop, in front of the main beach break since 1989, offering group, semi-private and private lessons for all levels. Lessons include a soft-top board, rash guard, locker and bilingual instructor. Also rents boards and runs tours.
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Iguana Surf runs a Tamarindo catamaran sunset cruise with a morning and an afternoon departure daily, sailing past Guanacaste's bays with an open bar and a lunch buffet served on board. The boat anchors in a quiet bay for optional snorkeling or a walk on a nearby beach before heading back as the sun sets. Iguana Surf is a long-running Tamarindo surf shop and tour operator with a storefront on the main road into town.
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Official park-run sea turtle nesting tour on Playa Grande inside Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park, the main eastern Pacific leatherback nesting site. Reservations are made by phone with the park office and the tour is led by the Matapalo local guides association (ASOCAVE); groups wait at the ranger station and walk to the beach only once a nesting turtle is reported. The tour centers on whatever turtle activity is present during nesting season, roughly late October to mid-February.
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Catamaran day-sailing company running a fleet of four purpose-built 65-foot sailing catamarans that depart directly from Tamarindo beach. Morning and sunset tours include a snorkel stop, meals and open bar; private half- and full-day charters are available. Preferred sailing partner for several luxury hotel brands in Guanacaste.
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PlayTide Charters is based in Tamarindo and sails a 38 foot Fontaine Pajot catamaran that holds up to 22 guests with a local crew. Morning, sunset, and full day tours include snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a full open bar, and breakfast or lunch on board, with stops along the coastline for swimming and wildlife watching. The company also runs private airport and hotel transfers as a side service.
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Sailing Guanacaste offers private catamaran charters departing from Tamarindo Beach, with half day morning, sunset, and full day options that include snorkeling gear, kayaks, drinks, and snacks, plus a full lunch on the full day trip. Pickup is available from hotels in Tamarindo, Langosta, and Playa Grande. On days when surf conditions make a Tamarindo beach launch impractical, the crew sails from nearby Flamingo or Conchal instead.
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Tamarindo-based surf school and travel agency offering surf lessons, all-inclusive camps and custom surf trips. Caters to beginners through advanced surfers.
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Local company in Playa Tamarindo offering private inshore and offshore fishing charters plus snorkeling and custom ocean tours. Targets sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish and snapper from two center-console boats. Partners with Gray FishTag Research on catch-and-release tagging.
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Tamarindo transfer and tour company running a named night tour to Playa Minas, a nesting beach reached by 4x4 north of town, to watch olive ridley and occasional leatherback turtles. Certified bilingual guides use infrared or red-filtered lights, and hotel pickup from Tamarindo and Langosta is included. The tour is seasonal, tied to turtle nesting activity, and is one of over two dozen named tour products the company sells directly on its own site.
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Tamarindo's original sportfishing charter, started by Captain Randy Wilson. Runs offshore and inshore trips for marlin, sailfish, tuna and roosterfish out of Tamarindo. One of the longest-running fishing operations on this stretch of coast.
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Tamarindo Surf & Tours books private yacht and catamaran day trips out of Tamarindo, with snorkeling, sunset views, and open bar service aboard boats sized for groups. The same operator also runs half day fishing trips out of Tamarindo waters alongside its surf lessons and ATV tours. Booking and trip coordination run through WhatsApp and a local storefront team.
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Timarouba runs two custom Ocean Voyager catamarans, including a 53 foot vessel introduced in 2024, from Playa Tamarindo. The open-deck design gives every passenger a spot on the sunny top deck or under the roof, and tours include a chef-prepared lunch, open bar, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear. The company offers half day public and private tours as well as full day private charters.
Yes, 6 verified operators run catamaran and sailing tours from Tamarindo, including Blue Dolphin Sailing.
Yes, Witch's Rock Surf Camp is the zone's featured surf school, one of 3 verified surf schools in Tamarindo.
Yes, 5 verified charters run out of Tamarindo, including Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing and Go Fish Costa Rica.
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