Tambor Beach, A beach in Costa Rica

Tambor Beach is a broad beach of light tan sand on the bay at Tambor, on the Pacific coast of Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, about 100 km west of San José. A single low line of white surf breaks along the gently curving shoreline, and a dark green and blue landmass closes the horizon across the water.

Tambor began as a fishing village where locals made their living from the sea. Over time it developed into a peaceful retreat for travelers while maintaining its authentic connection to fishing and the waterfront community.

Tambor Beach lies in Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, about 100 km west of San José. Its Spanish name, Playa Tambor, is the form used locally; the settlement sits on the waterfront of the bay, where fishing boats are moored and seafood is served in small eateries.

Tambor Beach lies in Puntarenas Province, about 100 km west of San José on the Pacific coast. The sand is broad and flat, with low surf breaking along the shoreline. The village itself is compact, so shops and restaurants near the beach are reached on foot; the quiet roads beyond lead to nearby coves and natural spots.

Tambor Beach sits about 100 km west of San José, on the Pacific side of Puntarenas Province. The bay's shoreline is a broad, flat stretch of dark brown sand, rougher and pebbled in the dry upper part and smoother and greyish-brown near the water, where several low lines of white surf break in parallel.