Guidebook for Los Pargos
Food Scene
La Ventana Restaurant
Calle Playa NegraAmazing fresh food on the beach and gorgeous views. A must see on your trip.
110 locals recommend
Lola's
Amazing fresh food on the beach and gorgeous views. A must see on your trip.
I've had.. everything on the menu..lol! And everything is great from the pizza to the seafood.
17 locals recommend
La Vida Buena
I've had.. everything on the menu..lol! And everything is great from the pizza to the seafood.
Gorgeous French/ Fine Dining Restaurant, very unique to the town. If you are looking for a 5 star date night in the middle of Playa Negra, you have found it!
46 locals recommend
Villa Deevena
Gorgeous French/ Fine Dining Restaurant, very unique to the town. If you are looking for a 5 star date night in the middle of Playa Negra, you have found it!
Hotel Playa Negra
Good food, Breakfast, lunch & dinner. And Great Views!
One of the only places in town to get good deserts! The have good food and live music on the weekends.
They are closed on Tuesdays!
26 locals recommend
Cafe Playa Negra
One of the only places in town to get good deserts! The have good food and live music on the weekends.
They are closed on Tuesdays!
The Beach Box
Love this spot! Great breakfast on the beach, by Playa Avellanas!
Drinks & Nightlife
Crazy Monkey's Bar
A strip full of fun bars and great nightlife. A 20 min. drive from Tranquilo Joe's Surf Camp.
336 locals recommend
Tamarindo
A strip full of fun bars and great nightlife. A 20 min. drive from Tranquilo Joe's Surf Camp.
Parks & Nature
Pura Aventura
Zip lining, ATV's, horseback riding, hiking and more!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Art and prints on clothing and jewelry! Much more unique than the typical tourist souvenirs.
Lydia Beech Art Boutique
Beautiful Art and prints on clothing and jewelry! Much more unique than the typical tourist souvenirs.
Shopping
my FAVORITE jewerly store! Beautiful, hand crafted, quality
EK Art Jewelry Tamarindo - Jewelry inspired by nature
my FAVORITE jewerly store! Beautiful, hand crafted, quality
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
LlegadasAlamo Car Rental
Is a small plane from San Jose to Tamarindo. It is inexspensive and takes 30 min., compared to a 4 hour drive from San Jose Airport. You could then pick up a Rent A Car in Tamarindo and would be at Tranquilo Joe's Surf Camp 20 min. later.
Nature Air
Is a small plane from San Jose to Tamarindo. It is inexspensive and takes 30 min., compared to a 4 hour drive from San Jose Airport. You could then pick up a Rent A Car in Tamarindo and would be at Tranquilo Joe's Surf Camp 20 min. later.
Budget Car Rental Tamarindo
Essentials
Auto Mercado
Super Compro