It’s the early 1970s. North American surfers have discovered a sleepy fishing village on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. Hard to get to, and without electricity until 1974, the beaches were uncrowded… and the waves were epic.

For nearly two decades, these wave riders had Tamarindo all to themselves. But two events turned this hidden gem into a top surfing destination… and ultimately, an expat hotspot for beach lovers.

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