Tamarindo River

Tamarindo River

Tamarindo River is a river in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. The estuary is adjacent to the town of Tamarindo. The river has a large population of cayman (alligators). The river estuary is a popular place for surfing despite the local cayman population.

The river is a major obstacle to reaching Playa Grande from Tamarindo.


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