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Tamarindo, Costa Rica Tamarindo Costa Rica Remove
In September29°C28 rainy days · sea 30°
Flying time5h 35mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA week
Best forSurfers · Beach lovers · Groups of friends
The feel of itWarm, salty, board-and-taco
Where people stayTamarindoor Playa Langosta
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageCRCSpanish
AccommodationModerate

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