Tour Suggestion:: LA SENDA::

If you’re looking for a fun and unique adventure during your stay in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, you will definitely be amazed by a visit to La Senda. La Senda is a property that sits only 20 minutes outside of town and is 74 acres consisting of partly tropical dry forest. Owners Griet and Ann welcome you to their property and give a small background chat about their property, all of the food produced on the property, and the construction of the labyrinth. The labyrinth on the property is the largest in the world and constructed completely out of cacti! After a short introduction you will be guided through the labyrinth and even led through a ten minute guided meditation. Following your tour of the labyrinth you will be welcomed to the dinner table out on the lawn under the stars where Griet and Ann will serve you a phenomenal three-course dinner focusing on food grown on their property. La Senda offers these dinners on Friday nights and reservations are required, but you can check out their Facebook page for more information on the week’s dinner theme. Also, their website offers more information on the history of the property and the owners.

Photography: Katherine Stinnett Photography

Best Pizza in town!! PIZZERIA LA BAULA.

In our beach town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica we are lucky to have a very diverse expatriate community. Here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast we are very thankful for the incredible pizza of La Baula Pizzeria provided by some of our long-time Italian residents. With the crispy handmade crust and the freshest of ingredients for toppings, you will definitely find yourself wanting to go back for more! And don’t forget to try a sip of their in-house limoncello and homemade ice-cream after dinner. The setting for La Baula is extremely casual with wooden booths and picnic tables for even a large party of friends and family. Traveling with children? La Baula might be the most kid-friendly restaurant in town complete with hammock swings and a playground to keep the kiddos happy. When staying with us don’t forget to ask us for our local recommendations. La Baula and other places in town may be off the beaten path, but we promise to suggest the best our town has to offer that are worth the visit!

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

Photography by Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio

Tamarindo Feria!!! EVERY SATURDAY IN TOWN

On your visit to Tamarindo, Costa Rica you have to make sure to check out our local farmer’s market in town! The Tamarindo Feria is a one-stop shop for all things local including fresh produce and seafood, yummy baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, live music, and even fresh-cut flowers! Each year the market has grown, and this year they have expanded to a new location with plenty of room for the local food truck (make sure to try Eat My Taco) and plenty of parking. The market is open every Saturday from 8am-1pm, but the best time to stop by is in the morning for a cup of coffee and fresh pastry before it gets too hot outside. During your stay at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast, make sure to ask about the market, and we will be happy to give you directions!

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

Photography by Katherine Stinnett Photography

Local's favorite places to eat!

If you’re exploring our beach town here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica and you need a little pick-me-up, a wonderful spot to stop and grab some local gourmet coffee and a yummy treat is Cafe Tico. Located 25 meters South of the Super 2001 supermarket you will find the small cafe and it’s welcoming patio with white chairs and tables. Definitely a local’s favorite, Cafe Tico offers a variety of baked goods and simple dishes to accompany their authentic, locally grown coffee. The cafe also sells local honey, spices, and sauces. Be sure to stop in our your next visit to town - you will not be disappointed!

Photography by Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio

Sueño del mar recommend you wonderful places to eat!!

Here in our little beach town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica we have some wonderful places to eat! We are excited to offer our guests a wonderful list of local recommendations around town, and one of our favorite dinner spots we recommend is Pangas Beach Club. From local photographer, Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio:

"Tamarindo is home to some excellent restaurants. The first one you pass as you come into town is Panga's. Part restaurant, part fish market, and part beach club, Panga’s is the perfect place to wile away happy hour with a signature cocktail and fresh, artfully prepared seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from comfortable beachfront tables at the quiet northern end of Playa Tamarindo, Panga’s is a definite can’t miss dining experience during your visit.

Photography by Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio

Rustic ceremony on the beach! Sara & John's Wedding day...

Here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast we love welcoming groups and celebrating weddings here on our property! Sarah and John decided to be married right in front of Sueño del Mar on the beach with their closest friends and family. This wedding was very special as the entire wedding group stayed with us. After an intimate wedding, the group enjoyed a fabulous sunset followed by dinner at Pangas Beach Club here in Tamarindo. Congratulations, Sarah and John! We look forward to your next stay with us in the future!

Photography by the bride’s sister, Stephanie Schaefer
Wedding planning by Four Nineteen Weddings: http://www.fournineteenweddings.com/

Tropical Flowers

The antorcha flower (or golden torch flower) is one of our all-time favorites here at our beachfront bed & breakfast. Not only does it grow in our gardens, but it’s also the perfect splash of color in vases around our property. The antorcha is part of the heliconia family which makes it related to the banana or ginger plant. There are over 100 species of heliconia, but the golden torch shows smaller, thinner flower bracts with colors of reds and yellow. Sometimes this flower is even called a Parrot Beak flower.

The flower bracts of the Golden Torch flower are shaped like small boats ranging from all different colors from golden yellows to deep, dark reds. You can tell the resemblance to the bird’s of paradise blooms and ginger torch flowers. (The word antorcha is Spanish for torch.)

 

This bright flower means pride and sunshine because of it’s spectacular color and it’s height. The flowers can grow from 1-3 meters in height. We like to keep these blooms around our property not only for their beauty and color they add to the room, but also because they attract some of the most beautiful butterflies! Come visit us at our beachfront bed & breakfast in Tamarindo, Costa Rica and see our beautiful gardens and flowers for yourself! You will not be disappointed!