by Tabitha Easley

Created on: August 22, 2008   Last Updated: August 24, 2008

Escape to an enchanted paradise and watch dolphins perform an evening ballet in crystal blue waters as the sun melts into the distant horizon. Feel yourself being swept away on the tide in a moment your heart will never forget on the beaches of Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

This former fishing village located in the northern regions of Guanacaste is a well developed tourist town with several accommodations to suit anyone's walk of life. Tamarindo offers first-rate beaches where you can enjoy a day of surfing, sailing, and kayaking. Express your free spirit and create a romantic moment to remember by taking your loved one on a seaside horseback ride. Gallop along the shoreline until you discover a romantic hide-a-way, where you can share a perfect sunset as the surf laps in a musical rhythm over the horse's hooves.

Tamarindo is a colorful village with bakeries that serve delicious pastries, and outdoor markets, where you can choose the best fresh fruits and vegetables. Art galleries are spread out along the streets for your viewing pleasure, as well as pottery stores for you to find just the right gift to carry back home with you after your vacation.

Papagayo Excursions is a local tour guiding facility that takes you on tours of the natural wonders of Costa Rica. They also offer safaris, deep sea fishing and coastal cruises, so you are sure not to miss anything in this year round perfect weather environment. Bilingual guides are available for your convenience if you should need there services.

If you are visiting Tamarindo in December, watch as the locals celebrate Posadas. This is a festival held around Christmas where families gather together and put up nativity scenes at there home. The children then go house to house dressed as Shepard's and sing caroling songs while re-enacting the journey of Mary and Joseph. Parties are also planned and hosted for this festival, where families serve time-honored meals for everyone to enjoy.

Your vacation would not be complete without visiting Blue Dolphin Sailing. Climb aboard a 39 foot catamaran designed with plenty of room for you to relax enjoy an amazing experience. Embark on a day trip and get a chance to see marine life such as turtles, dolphin, manta rays and all other creatures the sea has to offer.

Before arriving in Costa Rica, book a room at the Sunset House Bed and Breakfast for your stay. This villa is located on a hill overlooking the bay. With all the rooms having an ocean view, it is the perfect setting to begin your vacation. Sunset house was built by an award-winning architect from America that used all natural materials while constructing the villa. For your convenience, a nanny and daily laundry services are available to you for the length of your stay.

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