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Tambor Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 13th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 105 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Tambor settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Tambor Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Los Vivos, which has a rating of 8.4.
Tambor Beach is located in Costa Rica within Tambor, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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Abuela 1.8 km
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Abuela 1.9 km
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Montezuma 0.5 km
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Montezuma 0.1 km
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Playa Quesera 2.6 km
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Cerro Buenavista 1.2 km
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Santa Teresa 0.5 km
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Hermosa 0.4 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Tambor Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section. In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.
In most cases, the question What to do on Tambor Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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Tambor Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Tambor Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Tambor Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Tambor Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Tambor Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Tambor Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Snack Bar y Restaurante Privado Palenque Trattoria, Barcelo Tambor is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
The Tambor Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Tambor Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Tambor located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Tambor Beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Tambor Beach (Costa Rica) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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Bajo Negro 1 km
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