Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste is the most accessible location along the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, with an airstrip serviced 7 days a week from San José by differents domestic airlines. Private charter services are available as well. Scheduled daily bus service to and from San José, as well as surrounding communities, is available by a variety of companies. There is also a paved highway from San José for those who wish to rent a car and drive the countryside, about 4 or 5 hours. Elong this route are some of the best beaches in Costa Rica, with hotels and services for all-size pockets. There are two points of access, through Belen or through Santa Cruz. Except for a few stretches clearly identified for fourwheel drive only, these roads are usable all year round.

Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, is open to international arrivals, currently flights to and from Atlanta. The airport is just 45 minutes drive from Tamarindo.