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Playa Avellanes

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Ranked #5 of 15 attractions in Tamarindo
Type: Beaches
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

It's an amazing beach because it has a really nice coast, you can do exercises like run and walk and it has a really clean water and you can see your feet under the water. you have to walk a little bit to find a good place to stay all day. ;)

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Boone, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Literally at the end of the road, great beach to hang out at for the day and the food at Lola's was excellent. Plan on being patient if they are busy.

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Mission Viejo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This was one of the most gorgeous beaches I've ever been to and I've traveled far to many beaches! Beautiful...spend the day, get a bite at Lola's and watch the sunset which is spectacular. Great for kids.

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A beautiful beach especially for sitting at Lola's watching the breakers come in and the surfers out on the water. Worth the drive from Playa Tamarindo with a very different atmosphere.

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Burlington, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Absolutely gorgeous beach! There are really not that many secluded beaches like this left. There are no high rise hotels, noisy traffic or big crowds. The only thing on the beach is Lola's Restaurant, which serves amazing food and has a namesake pig (yes, I said pig) that loves to swim in the ocean! It's a must-see. We went there... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Everyone goes on about this beach and it is nice but as you go down the coast of Costa Rica you'll find beaches just as nice and more remote and unless you have a car I wouldn't bother getting a $50 taxi to it

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columbia, md
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Great spot, have lunch at Lola's and let time fade away. There are multiple surf breaks along this stretch of beach as well

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This is def the more "pro surf" type of beach, but, still, go, surf, and make sure you do not miss lunch @ Lulu's. Try the ceviche. Best I've ever had.

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We have been to Avellan's three times now. This beach was used for the making of the movie "Endless Summer II". We have seen Parrots fly by and don't miss Lola the pig at Lola's restaurant. The surf is amazing here and boogie boarding is a blast! Watch the surfers, people fishing, and beautiful scenery. The road to Avellana's is... More

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Manchester, MD USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

great place to spend the day. Clean restrooms, great food and nice beach. Road from Tamarindo is not nice, dusty and bumpy but worth the trip!

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