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[QUOTE="Pudge, post: 2780279, member: 364"]
Tamarindo for a first trip.  Liberia Airport and then a 90 minute shuttle.

I would say PHENOMENAL beaches.  And there are about 5 other beaches easily accessible to Tamarindo without renting a car.  Bars and nightlife and diversity of dining options.  You could stay fairly luxuriously (and there are many options) ... but a small hotel near the beach (like Hotel Mono Loco or near) will be $60-80 ... and this is the off-season.

Surf camps are everywhere.  Even an out of shape guy should try that.  Lots of other nature options include 4 wheel rentals, horseback riding, tennis, etc  Hiking in eco tourist National Parks are great excursions.  Waterfalls, animals and eating lots of papaya, mango, coconuts.  Passion fruit.

I would definitely go back & try some of the other less developed beach towns and more excursions into the National Parks; but for the first time, I think Tamarindo.  For 5 -10 days.

Spanish?  Not necessary.  Everyone will speak English or you can find easily good guidance.  Costa Rican people are simply wonderful.   You will find plenty of Venezuelan, Argentinian, Nicaraguan, etc throughout.  And lots of Euro & American/Canadian.  Long run ... my fear is the poor instability of Central and South American countries destabilized ruin this charming place.  Thus ... Nasara or other totally less developed visits.

Inexpensive.  Great Weather.  Pacific Ocean.  Great people.  And then ... relax.
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