Small Budget Activities for Your Tamarindo Vacation at Sueno del Mar

Things to do for a smaller budget while staying at Sueno del Mar

Estuary tour:  Paddle out in the Tamarindo estuary by kayak or take one of the many Pangas (small covered boats).  The Tamarindo estuary offers a great variety of birds, iguanas, monkeys and crocodiles. Cost $35 per person.

2.      Beach walks:  Walk along the pretty beach of Playa Grande or towards Playa Avellanas.  Both beaches are located in a protected national park giving you the opportunity to enjoy your tranquil walk without seeing too many other people. 

3.      Horseback riding:  Experience a real taste of Guanacaste’s real horse culture.  There are many different type of tours available for all levels.  The guides are always very knowledgeable about the area and will be able to provide you some interesting information on Costa Rica’s flora and fauna.   Cost: around $40 per person.

4.      Watch the sunset:  The pacific coast sunsets are amazing all year long.  The sunsets in the rainy season are probably our favorites.  Due to the clouds in the sky you will see the most incredible colors in the sky.   This might be the favorite activity at Sueno del Mar that truly is priceless. 

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

 

Costa Rica's Dia de la Raza / Cultura

October 12th is Dia de la Raza / Cultura in Costa Rica.  While in the United States, it is known as Columbus Day, we call it a Cultural Day to highlight the past cultures that made significant contributions to the development of our country including the Spanish, Indigenous and Caribbean cultures. Columbus arrived to Costa Rica near Puerto Limon on the Caribbean coast in September 1502.

There will be fiestas and rodeos held today and throughout the week, mostly on our Caribbean coast, with parades, music, food and traditional dancing with brightly colored costumes. It's like a small Mardi Gras or Carnival celebration! 

When you visit our Bed and Breakfast near Playa Tamarindo, be sure to learn about our local culture.  If there are local activities or festivals happening, we will be happy to coordinate the experience for you.

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

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Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises

Costa Rica is known for its adventure activities but after a few days of fun and excitement, why not take an afternoon sunset sail on one of our local catamarans in the Tamarindo Bay.  You will be able to rest in the sun or in the shade as you travel along our Costa Rica coastline, ending up at the perfect spot for a swim, kayak or snorkeling.

On the way home, enjoy a delicious meal, refreshing drinks and almost always, a beautiful sunset.

Our team at Sueno del Mar will be happy to arrange your daily activities for you during your stay with us at our luxurious beachfront Bed and Breakfast.

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Experience Turtle Season on Costa Rica's Northwest Pacific Coast!

Turtle season has started here on Costa Rica’s Northwest Pacific Coast!  This is always a fun time of year for us as you just never know when you might see a turtle come up onto shore, slowly making her way past the hide tide line and then digging a 2 foot deep hole to lay her eggs in.  Experiencing this amazing phenomenon is often described as a “National Geographic” moment in one's life.  Then just a few short weeks later, it’s so much fun to see the baby turtles dig their way out of the sand and slowly find their way into the deep blue ocean.

While you can see turtles throughout the year along the coast here, they are more prevalent in September, October and November.  Nightly tours are often scheduled for our local beaches and we are more than happy to arrange one for you.  

About 2 hours south of our Langosta Bed and Breakfast is a small town called Ostional where a spectacular occurrence happens every year. It is called an arribada.  If you’re lucky enough to stay with us during that time, we can arrange transportation for you to vist Ostional and see this amazing sight.  An arribada is when 1000’s of turtles come onto the shore of Ostional to lay their eggs in just a 2-3 day period.  The largest ones occur in the months of September and October and depend on the tides and moon phase.

We have 4 types of sea turtles that all Costa Rica home. They are the leatherback, green, hawksbill, and olive ridley.  They are a threatened species so we ask that you respect their boundaries if you see one at the beach unless you are with an experienced guide who will advise you on how best to admire these amazing creatures.  

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.