Tambor is Costa Rica for Locals - Tranquil and Unspoiled

Costa Rica Jungle Paradise is perched in the hills 1,600 feet above Tambor, Costa Rica. Tambor is located on the Nicoya Penninsula on a large tranquil bay - the Bahia Ballena. The villa is located in on a hill crest surrounded by a densely forested jungle, with abundant wildlife including howler monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws, iguanas, palm trees, bananas, and heliconias.

You can fly into the small Tambor airport. There are several flights per day from San Jose (about 30 minutes). We can arrange for your 4 wheel drive rental to be ready for your arrival at the airport. Alternatively, you can rent a 4 wheel drive in San Jose and drive to Puntarenas (2.5 hrs) and then take the ferry to Paquera and drive about 30 minutes to Tambor.

Costa Rica Jungle Paradise is perched on a bluff, 1,600 ft above the bay. You take your 4 wheel drive up a rugged dirt road for 4 miles (about 10-15 minutes). Along the way you will hear the sounds of birds and howler monkeys all around you. As you approach the crest of the mountain, you will arrive at the villa.

About Tambor

Tambor is a quiet little village that still retains the traditional Costa Rican way of life. There is a small local grocery store and several casual restaurants. The local area offers many activities from sailing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, water skiing, parasailing, fishing, and surfing at the beach to hiking and bird watching in the rainforests - the possibilities are infinite. Tambor beach is frequented mostly by locals on weekends and is almost empty on most days which makes it ideal for long walks along the shore.

Nearby

The Curu Wildlife Reserve is nearby and provides the opportunity to see additional wildlife including capuchin moneys (white face). The Cabo Blanco National Park where you can find everything from monkeys to sloths is about an hours drive.

Very close to Tambor are the Tortuga Islands where you can admire the abundance of maritime life on a snorkeling tour in crystal clear water. The Tortuga islands look like all you have ever expected of a tropical island: white sand beach, swaying palms and turquoise waters.

From the mole at the southern end of Tambor you can hike around the tip of the bay. Follow the small trail and you will get to a majestic waterfall with natural pools in the sea.