Tamarindo is a vibrant beach town in the center of Costa Rica's spectacular Gold Coast. Tamarindo real estate offers the finest property and lifestyle opportunities in Costa Rica due to its exceptional amenities, multitude of exciting outdoor and eco-activities, and convenient location just 45 minutes from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia. The area also enjoys the amazing weather, with the driest climate in Costa Rica and sunshine year round.
Tamarindo is nestled in a long wide bay on the North Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. The Tamarindo beach and town center are situated the south side of the bay. La Perla Tamarindo is just 1 block off the main beach road and a two block stroll to the sand. Playa Grande and the famous Las Baulas national park, with its incredible giant leatherback turtle nesting sites (a must see December through April) are situated on the north side. Tamarindo beach has calm areas for swimming and also great surf breaks near the estuary, while Playa Grande is a renowned surfing beach.
Tamarindo's bustling town center is filled with charming shops, restaurants, and nightlife. It's a great town for walking - most destinations are under 10 minutes stroll through the town or along the beach. Due to its exceptional location, property owners and guests at La Perla don't need a car to reach their favorite local haunts.
This wonderful Costa Rica beach town also offers high quality medical and dental services, and a luxury grocery store with deli, bakery and liquor departments. Several local and organic markets boast healthy and mouth-watering tropical fruit, vegetables and fresh fish at bargain prices. For families considering relocating to Costa Rica, multiple internationally certified schools are within 10 minutes.
Tamarindo activities won't disappoint! We boast a wide array of outdoor and eco-activities. In addition to great swimming and world-class surf breaks, the area is also known for its horse-back riding, zip-lining, scuba diving, sport-fishing, and sailing. Imagine a lifestyle at La Perla Tamarindo where you can spend your days exploring an eco-paradise with year round sunshine.
Tamarindo golf is truly world-class. The town is flanked by two signature golf courses with waterfront holes. The Garra del Leon course at Reserva Conchal (site of the new Westin) is just 15 minutes north of Tamarindo and ranked in Conde Nast's 2011 Top 25 Interntional Golf Courses. Garra de Leon is a spectacular 18 hole, 6956 yard, Par 71 championship course designed by internationally renowned architect Robert Trent Jones II. Garra del Leon represents "environmentally sensitive golf at its best."
Hacienda Pinilla's 18 hole championship links style course with open fairways and challenging winds is located 15 minutes north of Tamarindo. Designed by famous architect Mike Young to conform to the natural contours of the land, this 7,274 yard, Par 72 course is a masterpiece. It is one of the few courses in the world created to face the ocean. Its coastal layout offers both exhilarating play and awe-inspiring views. Mike Young’s concern for the environment is evident in the Pinilla design. The course is Audubon Society certified for its preservation of native Dry Forest species.
La Perla Tamarindo truly offers Costa Rica's finest location, in the heart of Costa Rica's beautiful Gold Coast. Enjoy the perfect combination of luxury amenities, exciting outdoor activities, and healthy eco-living. Pura Vida!