About Tambor

It s about a 4 and a half-hour drive from San Jose capital city of Costa Rica and the town of Tambor which is located on the southern end of the Nicoya peninsula It s always best to drive anywhere in Costa Rica in the daytime especially if you are new to the country To find Tambor you ll drive to Puntarenas and then take a ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya to a town called Paquera and drive from there to Tambor It may seem like a hassle compared to the 25 40 minutes it would take if you took a plane there but the scenery is wonderful Real estate in Tambor Costa Rica will be much easier to view if you drive a car there of course so that decision is up to you Another reason to drive during the day and leave as early as possible is that the ferry across the Gulf takes about two hours so you'll want to arrive in good time not to miss one

Real Estate in Tambor Costa Rica

Tambor is a popular spot for both tourists and expatriates for many reasons The country around here is quite simply beautiful, especially for those looking for a laid back relaxed life There s only about a thousand permanent residents of the town both native Ticos that s the term that Costa Ricans use for themselves and expatriates Tambor Costa Rica properties have long been for sale to foreigners and the Ticos are very welcoming especially if you take the trouble to learn a few Spanish phrases Swimming snorkeling scuba diving not to mention sailing and sport fishing are activities on offer in this beautiful region along with horseback riding and hiking And of course, whale watching from tour boats is also a must-do activity