Great outdoor activities in Tamarindo

Tamarindo is one of the most popular and beautiful swimming beaches in Costa Rica. Ideal for surfing (beginner-friendly spots), stand up paddling, swimming, kayaking, boogie-boarding and snorkeling. 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.

WALKING / JOGGING

Walking along Tamarindo beach is beautiful, and during low tide you can also walk south to Langosta Beach.
Directly in front of the hotel, 4 kilometers of beautiful sandy beach invites you to enjoy nice walks or runs. 

SWIMMING

With the ocean in front of your doorstep, you are privileged to enjoy the warm waters all year round while observing the pelicans close up and the gentle sway of the boats from far away in one of the most beautiful and safe swimming beaches this country has to offer.

SNORKELING

One of the nicest spots to snorkel in Tamarindo is around the Capitán Island, which you can reach by swimming, kayaking, or 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.

SURFING & BOOGIE BOARDING

The beach offers opportunities for surfers of all levels to enjoy the great waves that bless this part of the world. Right in front of the hotel is a perfect spot for beginners. 
Take your own surfboard or rent one directly at the hotel. And if you prefer boogie boarding, you can find complementary boogie boards at our concierge.
Tamarindo is also an ideal place for learning how to surf. Whether you are new to the sport or not, our experienced surf instructor will guide you through the basics of this fun and exciting sport and before you know it, you will be riding the waves.

KAYAKING & STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING


You can explore the Capitán island, the Tamarindo Bay or the Tamarindo estuary paddling your own kayak or SUP board.
In the Tamarindo estuary you can observe wildlife including wading birds, monkeys, crocodiles and the ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
April 28th, 2022

The best tips from our concierge

The concierge desk is located near the pool in a cozy outdoor environment. There our concierge Rosa, who knows everything there is to know about the hotel, Tamarindo, car rentals, domestic flights, taxis and much more, will gladly help make your stay as fun, adventurous or soothing as you wish.

Rosa, our concierge.

We asked Rosa what her best recommendations are, which you can find below:

Hi Rosa!
Among the tours and activities we offer at Capitán Suizo, what is your best recommendation?

To see animals and be in nature what I can recommend the most is a day tour to Tenorio Rain Forest.
It is a very nice tour, you can do different walks in nature and you may see several animals, such as sloths, toucans or red frogs.
You leave at 6.30 a.m. from the Hotel, make a stop for coffee (it is a 3 hour drive) and once there you do the various activities. After the hikes and activities you will have lunch and be back at the Hotel by 5-5:30 p.m.

What is the best selling tour here at Capitán Suizo?

What sells the most here are the surf lessons.
Because Tamarindo Bay has some of the calmest currents of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, it is considered one of the safest beaches for water sports, and therefore is a very ideal place to learn how to surf.

The Catamaran tour is also a top seller. 

It is a half day tour, it starts at 1.30 p.m. and ends after sunset, at around 6 p.m. 
You sail in the bay of Tamarindo, along Playa Grande and other beaches, until you reach a good place where you can take a refreshing swim or do some snorkeling. It is possible to see dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life and at the end of the trip you can admire a beautiful sunset.

A tour with a lot of adrenaline?

For a tour with a lot of adrenaline I recommend the Guachipelin day tour. 
This tour offers several activities, you can go tubing in the river, do canopy/canyoning and visit the hot springs.

I can also recommend the Tenorio river rafting day tour, an excellent option for rafting in Guanacaste.
This river offers a great deal of adventure and action with its class III-IV rapids, twists, turns and drops. During the 2 hours of paddling down this amazing river, you will also pass through smoother sections where you will be able to admire the lush forested riverside inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife.

A more chill tour?

For a quieter tour I can recommend the tour to Palo Verde.
This tour consists of a 2-hour boat trip on the Tempisque River in the Palo Verde National Park; the most important nesting, reproducing and feeding site for resident and migratory birds in Costa Rica. It focuses on watching and learning about rich ecosystems that provide food and shelter for the different species that inhabit this area such as water birds, crocodiles, iguanas and monkeys.
After the boat tour you will have a typical lunch and visit Guaitil, where craftsmen produce (under the influence of the indigenous people “Chorotega”) pots, vessels, ocarinas and other objects with clay.

A recommendation for children/families?

For families I recommend the mangrove tour, the "Tamarindo estuary by boat" tour. It is a very quiet tour 10 minutes from the hotel, which lasts 2 hours. You can explore the estuary by boat and see various animals, and the kids really enjoy it!

What is our guests' favorite activity?

Our guests' favorite things to do are surfing, use the boogie boards and the stand up paddle boards.
At our concierge we offer boogie boards, surf boards and SUP boards.

For more information about activities and tours you can visit our website.

Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
January 21th, 2022