I was in Taramindo in April for the first time. I went alone and I have to say I absolutely loved it, the Costa Ricans are such beautiful people and the country beautiful, gorgeous, amazing seriously I was speechless. I’m planing to go back but next time I’m going to do Airbnb and mix more with the locals and explore parts I didn’t get a chance to do. I can’t wait to go back. So much love for Costa Rica ❤️ Pura Vida. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the great info! We are making our first trip to Costa Rica in May, going to Arenal and Tamarindo. Looks like a great place for our family, with young adult and teen kids.
If I may ask a follow up question, we're traveling and were planning to explore from Tamarindo all the way up to Coco. We LOVE Tamarindo. Have you been anywhere north of Playa Flamingo that feels similar to Tama but maybe is a little less developed? I would love to be able to get a great rental longterm in Tamarindo but wanted to research places around that had that same sunset toes in the sand happy hour culture but maybe weren't as expensive. I'm open to being told it doesn't exist but if you've seen anywhere similar I'd be grateful to know where! Thanks again!
I'm in Tamarindo withdrawal so thank you for this video! I've been 13 times and one I'll stay for good. Sincerely, a Canadian that one day hopes to be a Tico :) 🤙pura vida
My wife is from Managua and we live in Idaho. Starting to seriously think about moving to Guanacaste region of Costa Rica so we can be closer to her family. Thank you so much for such a great video. Although we are a bit older than you, we still feel a bit young at heart and really loved all the things you pointed out in your beautiful adventure and descriptions in this video. Love the doggies. New subscriber. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more content. 💜
Thank you so much, Jacquelyn! Young at heart is definitely where it counts most! Really appreciate the nice comment and have more videos on the way :) In fact, we are planning on taking a road trip up to Nicaragua soon (and beyond!) Glad to have you join us here on the channel and lots more to come! Cheers!
@@SaltTravelCo based on where it’s located and since we are flying into San Jose. I think the Jaco area for beach and Arenal area for sightseeing might be a better choice.
Hi there! Loved this episode and your dogs! We are staying at the Westin playa conchal next week. Is there a tour you would recommend from a locals point of view?
Oh how fun! By land, a quad (ATV) tour is a fun way to see a lot of ground. Playa Conchal is super close to Flamingo and Potrero which a very different and fun to see, especially the views from the hills of Flamingo! Also, a boat tour like a catamaran or fishing trip are incredible ways to see the sights from a different vantage point. ☺️
Award winning schools? I'm not saying I don't believe you, but that's the first I've heard that phrase. I'm aware of La Paz and CRIA as good international schools in the vicinity, but what awards are talking about exactly? Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
This looks like an awesome place to vacation! You did not mention the cost of living for expats or retirees. From what I can see, it appears you need to rent a car to get around. The public transport is not used much in videos I have watched so far. Any thoughts?
Hi Jodie! Good points; yes, I steered clear of cost of living mostly because it’s such an enormous topic it could be a video all in itself. But it’s so much depends on the individual it’s really hard to generalize. Maybe we can dive into that topic soon! A lot of it depends on what you’re used to where you live now and if you would be willing to significantly change your lifestyle. When people move to Costa Rica expecting to live just like they did back in the states for example they are often very surprised to find it is quite similar in cost. If you reside in Tamarindo in the stretch of area I referred to between the auto Mercato supermarket area and the town of Playa Longosta, you really don’t need a car to get around. I lived there for six months and at some point got a bicycle which was more than enough. The public transportation is excellent and extensive in Costa Rica. It just takes more time to get everywhere but it is extremely inexpensive so that may make up for the time for some. Hope that helps answer your question. Thanks so much for commenting and let me know if I can help any further. Cheers!
Looking at Tamarindo to move to. I am visiting in March. To get an idea of local community, could you mention an area/bar/restaurants/neigbhourhoods well I will find locals/expats? I"m not a tourist and don't want to really be a part of that. Besides. I am a middle aged (but fun!) woman. I don't need nightlight or groups of partyers. Thanks!
So I gotta question. I have seen other channels along with yours. I notice that in all sides of the beaches that are people but very few if any sun bathing gear. Why is that?
Good question; my guess would be because the sun is hot and intense so an hour or so of sunbathing is all most people need to be “baked” for the day haha
Hi Robert! I’m sorry for the delay in my response. To be honest with you, I personally do not have any firsthand knowledge of captains or fishing in the area. I did reach out to a friend that still lives there but I haven’t heard back from her so I googled it and there are a couple of great looking companies with lots of reviews, specifically Go Fish Costa Rica had five stars and 133 reviews. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you a specific name or two as I would’ve liked to.
I think in a nutshell what makes them DIFFERENT is that Tamarindo caters to people seeking a bit more "classy" luxury, while Jaco is more guilty pleasures and vip, night club kind of luxury. They are similar in that you can certainly find a little of both in either place and there are plenty of people visiting that don't go for those reasons but go for beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, waves and nature, which both have an abundance of.
Hi Hailey, here’s a guy that comes highly recommended: Franco (506)70815306 francoduran1385@gmail.com I personally have used Interbus and Montezuma Expeditions which offer private shuttles also. Happy travels
There are very little locals in Tamarindo. I am Costa Rican and go there every year with my family and most people you see are foreigners, most costarricans have been outpriced so we now go to other places. However , the Tamarindo area is in my opinion the best urban beach in the country and you have 25+ beaches within one hour drive so you can pick your vibe. Tamarindo is the Santa Monica of Costa Rica for good or for bad.
@@crBudgetWatches Thanks for your insight, I've been to Santa Monica many times and that seems like a good analysis . I have lots of family scattered around CR and just spent some time in Jaco. There were a lot of tourist there but also many locals which was enjoyable. For some reason though, most of my CR relatives don't love Jaco.
@@ls92101 Yep we have a love-hate relationship with Jacó. The beach itself is not that nice (although the south end is better). However, its close to San José and city wise it's better than in the 90s (an analogy is think NYC in the 80s vs now). However Tamarindo and the sorrounding area is just gorgeous nature wise and although Tamarindo has been Americanized , it's fun, clean(er) and my family just love it. Having 25+ beaches to choose from within a 45 min drive is a huge plus. We just stay in cheaper areas like Potrero or Brasilito and spend the day in Tamarindo (check out hotel Cantarana and El Manglar in Playa Grande, still affordable and in a great area).
As for nachos 👎 unwarned nachis with a bit if sauce squirted across the top no cheese. I at it at Joe'.s The sign said Eat at Joes'. Don't eat at Joes.
