Playa Grande
Giant Leatherback Turtles
Las Baulas National Park is home to the endangered Leatherback turtle, the largest of the sea turtles. The turtles come ashore to lay their eggs from October to March. Turtle tours are offered from Playa Grande and Tamarindo. The number of Leatherback turtles has seriously declined as a result of egg collection and from Asian shrimp vessels and long-line fishing boats. The Leatherback Trust strives to conserve the Leatherback and you can donate through their website.
Getting to Playa Grande
Playa Grande is located just north of Tamarindo. Cars can be rented in San Jose (4 hrs), Liberia (1 hr) and in Tamarindo (30 min). The closest national airport is Tamarindo Airport, serviced by Nature Air and Sansa. Bus shuttles to Tamarindo can be arranged through Interbus and Grayline. Taxi service by car and by boat from Tamarindo to Playa Grande is readily available.
Playa Grande Directory

Ripjack Inn
Boutique beach hotel offering surfing, yoga and open air tree top restaurant.

Cafe del Pueblo
Home made pasta, pizza, Italian cuisine, night time live entertainment.
Visit Cafe del Pueblo.

Roberts Surf Rental
Secluded vacation rental in multi national neighborhood, with nearby restaurants and bars.
Visit Roberts Surf Rental.

Matos
Surf lessons, surf tours, board rentals, shop, photography and video.
Visit Playa Grande Surf Shop Matos.

Mamasa Restaurant
Locally sourced quality food, daily specials, open from January through May.

Palm Beach Rentals
Vacation rental in luxurious Palm Beach Estates, on large landscaped lot.
Visit Palm Beach Rentals.

Frijoles Locos
Surfing lessons, rental equipment and tourist information.

Cantarana Hotel and Restaurant
Small boutique hotel and tree top restaurant close to the beach.
