Did you know that Hotel Capitán Suizo owes part of its name to the small island “El Capitán”, which lies in front of the hotel?
Have you ever been there? 🏝
Costa Rica is known for its beautiful beaches, the tropical rainforest and its volcanoes, but did you know that it also has more than one hundred islands?!
One of this islands is the “El Capitán” island, located at the end of the bay in Tamarindo.
This small island is about 700 meters from the shore and is home to many hermit crabs.
Visiting “El Capitán” is a fun and adventurous way to awaken the explorer within you!
The middle of the island is green(-ish), you can observe some birds coming and going and you can find a multitude of shells.
On your way to “El Capitán”, and around it, you may even see some sea animals, like turtles, octopuses, small sharks, dolphins, manta rays, and many species of fish. So don’t forget your snorkel gear!
Apart from being a fun activity just in front of the hotel, it’s also relatively easily accessible.
You can reach the island by:
swimming
kayaking
with a stand-up paddle board
Depending on the tides, the weather conditions and your swim/kayak/SUP level, it may take you between 20 – 40 minutes to get to the island from the beach in front of Capitán Suizo.
Tamarindo is one of the most popular and beautiful swimming beaches in Costa Rica. Due to the fact that Tamarindo Bay has some of the most tranquil currents on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica it is considered one of the safest beaches for enjoying water sports.
In spite of this, we highly advise to check the tides, swells, and the wind intensity before you head off to explore “El Capitán” island.
And here some extra-tips:
Visit “El Capitán” in the morning, very early, to enjoy a magical sunrise from the island.
Take some me-time on the island, and meditate or do yoga.
Snorkel around the island.
At our Info-desk you can find goggles, fins, snorkeling equipment, boogie boards, and kayaks. Also, our concierge can give you some recommendations and directions on how to best reach the island, which can be very useful and we warmly recommend.
P.S.: Please, don’t take any shells with you. What is on the island, should stay on the island.
(A part from plastic and rubbish, which you can gladly take to the shore and dispose correctly.)
Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
August 19th, 2021