Once a sleepy fishing village, Playa Tamarindo now is the second largest beach town in Costa Rica. Located about an hour away form Liberia International Airport (LIR), with numerous direct flights from the United States, Tamarindo is a beautiful destination for your wedding, elopement, family vacation, or surf adventure. Tamarindo Beach is a great location to start, end, or spend your whole vacation, from endless activities, sunny weather, international restaurants, to jaw dropping sunsets.