Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed by a cape, Cabo Velas (velas is Spanish for sails, or sailfish). Playa Grande lies to the north of Tamarindo Beach inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay there is another beautiful estuary and beach, Playa Langosta.
Both Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are protected nesting areas for the giant leatherback turtle, and are part of the Costa Rican national park system. These beaches are the major nesting areas worldwide for the turtles, which arrive from October to March to lay their eggs.
Tours led by official guides are available to take visitors to see this incredible spectacle. Another very special tour is the jungle boat ride. Small groups are ferried on locally built skiffs deep into the mysterious mangrove forest, where a breathtaking diversity of birds, mammals, and reptiles can be seen.
beachesWelcome to Beaches....
Soft pink sand beaches, barking sand beaches, black sand beaches, green sand beaches, cobble beaches, rocky shores... you love them. I love them. We'd all rather be there than here. But since we aren't, you can tour and dream.
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posted by beaches : 9:18 AM
beaches Beaches Negril Resort & Spa has 1400 feet of shore on seven-mile Negril Beach, on the west side of Jamaica.
This coast is more sheltered than the north side of the island. However, the trip from Montego Bay airport is longer: 81 km, which takes about an hour on a new road. Alternatively, you can hop on a short flight: some Beaches Negril promotions include this flight.
Beaches Negril is part of the popular Sandals chain; Beaches properties are specifically designed for families
the all-inclusive approach is great for families: kids can sample many watersports; kids' club and infant care is included; kids can help themselves to snacks and drinks
watersports include snorkeling trips, and scuba for ages 12 and up-- a great opportunity for teens to learn to scuba.
Beaches Negril has its own waterpark
