Tambor, Costa Rica
Beach walks: From the pier at the southern end of Tambor you can hike around the tip of the bay. A trail alternates between the beach and a path behind the rocks. After 4 km you reach the Cocalitos Beach with the El Chorro waterfall tumbling down into the ocean. A large rocky pool provides luxurious bathing.
The Panica River in Tambor
For a beach walk north of Tambor you must wait for low tide as you have to wade through the Panica river. You can also walk up the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery and bird life of a jungle river.
On a guided tour on horseback you can ride to viewpoints in the hills of Tambor from where you can look as far as to Montezuma. Other tours go to the upper Panica river to a gorgeous waterfall with a natural swimming pool.
Snorkeling at Tortuga Islands
You shouldn't miss a tour to the Tortuga Islands. With its immaculate white sand beaches and tall arching coconut palms they look like all you have ever expected of a tropical island. The Tortuga Islands provide the best diving and snorkeling of the whole southern Nicoya Peninsula. Plunge into the turquoise clear water and admire swarms of colorful fish and the underwater fauna. You can also hike to a view point or just loll on the beach and drink fresh coconut water.
Catching shrimps across from the pier
Fishing buffs enjoy world class sport fishing in Tambor. Professional operators take you to the best fishing sites in the Pacific ocean or in the Gulf of Nicoya. On a lower budget you can go on a fishing tour with a panga, a small traditional fishing boat.
For yachters the bay of Tambor offers safe anchorage, and at the restaurant near the pier you can fill up on water and gas. Tambor can be a relaxing pit stop for sailors who wish to escape the extravagance and hustle of the big marinas in Costa Rica.
Close to Tambor are two 9-hole golf courses: one is north of the village at the Los Delfines Resort, the other one south of Tambor at the Tango Mar Resort.