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We have attempted to compile a list of all hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, and services in this community or area.  It is a certainty that we have missed some (or that some we have listed have closed or changed their names).  We would appreciate your help in keeping this list up-to-date.  If you know of any errors or omissions, please write to us at info@gringoflamingo.com.  If any business listed here would like to have their listing linked to their Web site, or would like to advertise on this page, please contact sales@gringoflamingo.com.  (If any business listed does not yet have a Web site (shame on you!), but would like to have one, contact info@egfwebservices.com and we’ll get you fixed up).  Thank you.
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Playa Grande is one of the principal nesting sites for the giant leatherback turtle, the largest turtle in the world.  The beach is often too rough for swimming, but the well-formed and consistent beach break is very popular with surfers.

Hotels / Resorts

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Hotel Las Tortugas

(506) 653-0458

Kudos to the owners for their efforts to protect the turtles!

Hotel Bula Bula

(506) 653-0975

At Palm Beach Estates; excellent inland option

Playa Grande Surf Camp

(506) 653-1074

Geared toward surfers and budget travelers

Ripjack Inn

(506) 653-0480

 

Hotel La Cantarana

(506) 653-0486

At Palm Beach Estates; essentially a restaurant with hotel rooms. 

Hotel El Manglar

(506) 653-0952

At Palm Beach Estates

 

 

 

Restaurants / Bars

 

 

The Great Waltini’s

(506) 653-0975

At the Hotel Bula Bula; deservedly popular

Ripjack Inn

(506) 653-0480

Frommer’s suggests that this may be the best restaurant in town. (Great Waltini’s fans may disagree).

 

 

 

Services

 

 

Las Baulas Marine National Park

(506) 653-0470

Protects Playa Grande

Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge

(506) 653-0470

Mangrove estuary with excellent bird-watching

El Mundo del la Tortuga  (“Turtle World”)

(506) 653-0471

Museum with creative displays concerning the life cycle of the giant leatherback and the threats it faces; night-time turtle tours

Hotel Las Tortugas

(506) 653-0423

Nature tours; snorkeling at Playa Carbon; canoeing and nature photography tours; surfboard rentals

Hotel Bula Bula

(506) 653-0975

Surfboard rentals
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