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Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas

Park · Guanacaste

A marine national park and Ramsar site covering about 167 km² of Tamarindo Bay.

Location
10.320102, -85.945789 — Google Maps

Tip

Many SINAC parks require buying tickets online in advance; check the official site.

Be careful

Go with water and rain gear, and stay on official trails.

Places nearby

  • Langosta Beach ClubDay Passes & Hot SpringsMembers' beach club on Playa Langosta that is also day-pass accessible: pool with loungers looking onto the beach, a restaurant and bar in tropical gardens, sunset happy hours and live music.
  • Blue Dolphin SailingSurf, Boats & DivingSunset catamaran trips from the end of Calle Cruz with snorkel and swim stops, drinks and dinner; dolphins, whales and rays are sometimes spotted.
  • Sea Breeze Fishing & AdventuresSurf, Boats & DivingSmall private-charter outfit in Tamarindo with two center-console boats for fishing, snorkeling and sightseeing, rated 5.0 on Google.
  • Kayak Club TamarindoSurf, Boats & Diving · from $65Kayak shop on the beach by the Tamarindo roundabout running guided mangrove paddles and the kayak-and-snorkel trip to Isla Capitán, with patient guides and fruit breaks.
  • Nogui'sFood & Coffee · from $4A beachfront seafood restaurant on the south side of the Tamarindo roundabout, known for sunset views over the bay and its homemade pies - the banana pie is the classic.
  • Tropic Tamarindo Costarican CuisineFood & Coffee · from $100Garden restaurant and cocktail bar in Tamarindo built around local ingredients, with jaguar and iguana murals.

Sources: OpenStreetMap relation/12582065 · Wikidata Q4315024 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/12582065