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Swimming
is not great around Tamarindo, as the waves are fairly heavy and there are rip tides. Most people are content to paddle in the rocky coves and tide-pools south of the town. A number of outfitters in Tamarindo rent
surfboards, windsurfers
and
snorkelling equipment
; most charge US$15-20 a day for a surfboard and US$12 a day for snorkelling gear. You can also rent
bikes
and
boogie boards
(both about US$8 per day). Agua Rica Diving (tel & fax 653-0094) have a good reputation and do certification courses and
dive trips
in the area - their trip to the Islas Catalinas is recommended. The Iguana Surf Shop, south of the village (tel & fax 653-0148), has a larger selection of surfboards, boogie boards and snorkelling gear. In addition, numerous operators, such as Papagayo Excursions at the northern entrance to the village (tel 653-0254,
papagayo@racsa.co.cr
), offer
turtle tours
to Las Baulas in nesting season (about US$15 per person). Other useful information
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Costa Rica,
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