Why Tamarindo is the Perfect Spot for a Costa Rica Destination Wedding.
Tamarindo is a lively little beach town located on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.
It draws visitors from all over the world for great surfing, beautiful beaches, lots of outdoor activities, restaurants and nightlife, and more. It is small enough that it is easy to get around and you can walk everywhere you need to go, but big enough that there is plenty to do and things to see.
The location is beautiful and the people are warm and kind. And since it is a popular destination, finding a nice place to stay is super easy.
Tamarindo is an ideal place for a Costa Rica destination Wedding – here’s why!
Perfect Venues
One of the main and very important reasons why Tamarindo is an amazing place to get married is that it offers an array of amazing venues for a Costa Rica destination wedding. From large hotels to quaint beachfront venues to large vacation rentals with breathtaking views. A favorite venue for weddings in town is the Tamarindo Diria. The Diria is a resort right in the middle of town located on the beach for the perfect wedding setting.
The Tamarindo Diria is big, so there is space for all your needs:
- There is a large outdoor amphitheater area for music and dancing
- Various spots both indoors and outdoors for a reception
- Two gorgeous pools and outdoor areas that could be great for the rehearsal dinner
- Plentiful rooms for the guests and wedding families
- Restaurants for bites to eat before and after the wedding
- Space in front to have the ceremony right on the beach surrounded by palm trees
- Located in the center of town to enjoy the local tourists spots & shopping
Another plus of the Diria is that the layout makes it ideal for your Costa Rica wedding photographer to take fantastic wedding photos. It is also the perfect location to do drone shots and videography of the wedding with amazing scenery and the ocean right there. Your Costa Rica wedding video will be incredible and one of a kind.
Another option for a smaller wedding in Tamarindo would be a quaint beachside venue.
Tamarindo has a plethora of gorgeous restaurants in town that sit beachside and offer a perfect backdrop for a sunset wedding. Your Costa Rica wedding photographer will have many options to shot with the bride and groom amongst the ocean, sun, sand and the surrounding nature.
Then once the sunsets get ready to have a blast dancing the night away under the stars celebrating the union of you two!
The last venue that is another favorite amongst brides and grooms are the larger Costa Rica vacation rentals located throughout Tamarindo and beachside in Langosta. Imagine booking a home with 8+ bedrooms that exude luxury, beach, and nature all together. This is a great option as you can get ready at the venue in one of the many rooms, have family and yourself stay the night, host the rehearsal dinner and then relax after the wedding just the two of you as newlyweds. Plus these Tamarindo vacation rentals are perfect for wedding photos throughout the home to the beach and/or with the views of the ocean and last of all celebrating at the reception on the outdoor premises and maybe even jumping in the pool!
Tamarindo Activities
While guests are not participating in wedding activities, they can organize any number of tours and activities in the Tamarindo area. Obviously it is an amazing place to learn how to surf, so surf lessons or board rentals is a super fun option. There are also other activities like zip lining, snorkeling or scuba diving, ATV tours, horseback riding, fishing boats, catamaran sunset
cruises, and more. The list goes on and on! You could plan activities for your whole wedding group, or just provide options and let your guests plan what they would like to participate in.
Either way, nobody will have any time to be bored during your Costa Rica destination wedding!
Tamarindo Cuisine
Tamarindo is full of people from all over the world, so another big draw is all of the international cuisine. You can find something for everyone! The local food is delicious and definitely a must- try – there are local restaurants all over where you can get a hearty portion of rice and beans, salad, and your choice of meat or protein for a very cheap price. All of the local seafood like fresh caught snapper or ceviche is also fantastic.
However, if you want to branch out, you can also find Mexican food, Thai food, Indian food, French style bakeries, and more. And if you just want to stick with what is familiar, there are plenty of American style restaurants with all kinds of options as well.
For any dietary restrictions, there are plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc. options as well! There are lots of spots with healthy choices like smoothies and salads. The Diria can certainly provide food for the wedding, or if you would like to bring in outside food
there are tons of options.
Tamarindo Nightlife
The bars are also a blast in Tamarindo, and many people come to experience the Tamarindo nightlife which makes it the perfect place to have a bachelor or bachelorette party, or go out to continue the after party after the wedding. There are tons of awesome happy hours around town
for good deals to get the night going, and then there are a number of different spots to go out.
There are also often drink specials at different bars every night, like ladies night (free drinks for ladies!), discounts on certain beers or cocktails, or sometimes free drinks for everyone for a certain time period. There aren’t big covers to get into the bars either! Many are free and some are just around $5 to get in. Overall, going out is both affordable and super fun! You and your guests will surely have an unforgettable wedding experience.
Tamarindo Spas, Shopping & More
There are a number of nice resorts in the Tamarindo area or local shops that offer quality and affordable spa, hair, and nail services in order to help you get ready before the big day or to relax after the wedding is over. You could plan a spa day with your bridesmaids to get everyone in tip top shape before the wedding, or invite everyone to treat themselves to relax after the big day. Tamarindo is also full of cute shops, local markets, and artsy boutiques which are perfect for buying a last minute gift for the bride and groom or souvenirs to take home to friends and family as a memoir of your time in Costa Rica. It is also fun to just walk around and window shop and explore the town when you have down time. There is lots to see!
Relax
After the wedding is over, you have done your shopping, gone out and experienced the nightlife, and are happily married to your significant other, don’t forget to take some time to just enjoy the surrounding area of Tamarindo and relax on the beach. The beach right in town is beautiful, and there are also a number of surrounding beaches that are gorgeous and a little less populated.
Playa Grande, Playa Avellanas, Playa Flamingo, or Playa Minas are all gorgeous options to check out. There is nothing like just relaxing on the beach with a cold beer in hand to take away all of your worries before heading back home to normal life.
Wedding Creative Session/Trash The Dress
Your Costa Rica wedding photographer could also come with you to another location after the wedding to take a creative session of you and your groom. The creative session is a great way to have fun in your wedding attire or feature the bride with a trash the dress shoot. You can select a nearby beach or venture up in to the mountains and create magical and playful shots that will be unforgettable.
Now off to your honeymoon and within weeks you will be able to review your wedding photos and relive your big day from your Costa Rica wedding video. The options are endless!
Contact me today for more information for your Tamarindo wedding and selecting your Costa Rica wedding photographer!