Golf in Tamarindo

GOLFING IN THE TROPICS

What better way than to play golf in a tropical country where the landscape is green all year-round? Costa Rica has been fairly recently spotted as a remarkable golfing destination, and appropriate infrastructure has been built mostly within the Central Valley, and in the North Pacific Coast. Golfing in the tropics has become a well-appreciated activity, mainly due to the spectacular settings, and all the facilities offered in Costa Rica (equipment, caddies, golf carts, etc). The idea of golfing while looking at the ocean, the feel of the breeze, and the relaxation of bathing in the sea or swimming pool right after playing golf, make this country a not-to-miss place to come for golfers.

In Camino Travel we set up customized golfing packages both for individual clients and for groups. Depending on the clients' preferences, we offer the option of remaining in one place to practice intensive golfing (either in the Central Valley or in the Pacific Coast), or to travel to different regions in the country to experience different golf courses. Tell us your interests , and we can help you organize your tropical golfing holiday!

GOLFING SITES IN COSTA RICA

CENTRAL VALLEY

Cariari Golf Club
Located in the Meliá Cariari Hotel & Resort, about 15 minutes away from San José's International Airport, Cariari is one of the pioneer golf clubs in the country. It features an 18-hole Championship course, with a total yardage of 6,577. It has been specially designed for professional and amateur tournaments. Among others, players such as Ray Floyd, David Graham, and Peter Jacobs have played at this Golf Course.
Course Designer: George Fazio
Golf Guides & Caddies: Available
Rental Equipment: Golf Clubs – DDH Dunlop; Golf Shoes – Foot Joy, Nike & Dexter
Dress Code: Sleeved and collared shirts. No cutoffs, short, athletic shorts or jeans permitted. Shoes must be worn. Soft-spikes only.

Valle del Sol
This Golf Course is located in Santa Ana (West of the Central Valley), about 20 minutes away from the San José International Airport and about 30 minutes away from downtown San José. Santa Ana is a fantastic place for golfing: it is one of the sunniest spots in all the Central Valley, it is not too densely populated, and it has recently developed a service-oriented infrastructure. Valle del Sol is an 18-hole, 6,752 yard Championship Golf Course located in a beautiful valley. Gardens, 15 lakes, strong winds, all kinds of birds and difficult greens is what best describes this course.
Course Designer: Tracey May
Golf Guides & Caddies: Available
Rental Equipment: Golf Clubs – Tailor made and DDH Dunlop
Dress Code: Sleeved and collared shirts. No cut-offs, short shorts, jeans, athletic shorts, swimwear or halter tops are permitted. Shoes must be worn. Soft-spikes only.

NORTH PACIFIC

Hacienda Pinilla
This recently established course is ideal for the isolated-beach golfers. It is located near Tamarindo Beach in the North Pacific Region, approximately 4 ½ hours driving from San José (1 hour by airplane from San José to Tamarindo and 25 minutes approximately from Tamarindo to the Hacienda). Pinilla features an 18-hole Championship course in a 7,500 yard terrain. This golf course has been specially designed to meet all the game's requirements but causing the less environmental damage possible. Each hole was designed to conform the contours of the landscape. Tournaments have been held to raise funds for the local development, mainly of small schools and community projects.
Course Designer: Mike Young
Golf Guides & Caddies: Available
Rental Equipment: Available
Dress Code: Sleeved and collared shirts. No cut-offs, short, athletic shorts, or jeans are permitted. Shoes must be worn. Soft-spikes only.

Hotel Paradisus Playa Conchal
The Garra de León Golf Course is set in the deluxe all-inclusive Paradisus Conchal resort. It is located in Conchal beach, just south of Flamingo (Guanacaste Province, North Pacific), about 5 hours away from San José, and one hour away from the Liberia Airport. The course is 7,079 yard long, and features 18 holes in two distinct nine-hole segments. The tropical setting and wonderful views provide an enjoyable golfing atmosphere. The sea breezes are a real challenge for golfers, who must carefully select the clubs depending on the winds (especially during January and February).
Couse Designer: Robert Trent Jones II
Golf Guides & Caddies: Available
Rental Equipment: Golf clubs; Golf shoes – Foot Joy
Dress Code: Golfwear required. No T-shirts, swimwear, cut-offs, halter or tank tops. Shoes must be worn.

CENTRAL PACIFIC

Hotel Marriott Los Sueños
This 6,707 yard, 18 hole, Championship golf course is the closest one to reach by car from San José. Located in the Central Pacific Region, about two hours away from the country's capital city, Los Sueños Golf Club honors its Marriott name with all the luxury of a professional golf club right in the tropics. The varied wildlife, the dense nature that surrounds the area, and the views of the Pacific Ocean give Los Sueños a special exotic touch, that golfers immediately notice.
Course Designer: Ted Robinson
Golf Guides & Caddies: Available
Rental Equipment: Golf Clubs- Callaway; Golf Shoes – Foot Joy
Dress Code: Sleeved and collored shirts. No cut-offs, short shorts or athletic shorts, swimwear or halter tops are permitted. Shoes must be worn.