TamarindoToursGuanacaste · Costa Rica

Roughly 15–20 minutes south of Tamarindo.

Hacienda Pinilla

Golf, gated calm, and empty beaches between Tamarindo and Avellanas.

Families in villasGolfQuiet beach mornings

Why go

Hacienda Pinilla is a large gated resort and residential community — golf course, hotel and villas, and long, quiet beaches — that many visitors use as a serene base while day-tripping into Tamarindo for everything else.

Pinilla is a different proposition from the surf towns: a master-planned hacienda property with a golf course, hotel, and rental villas spread through dry forest behind several kilometers of lightly used beach. If your group wants a pool, space, and quiet nights, this is the local answer — with Tamarindo's restaurants and tours a short drive away.

The beaches along the property, including Playa Mansita and Playa Bonita, are far emptier than Tamarindo's, and the surf at nearby Avellanas is minutes away. Staying here without a car is workable but not ideal — most people rent one or lean on drivers.

Pickups & logistics

Most Tamarindo operators will pick up at the Pinilla gate or inside the property — confirm when booking, since resort access rules apply to some drivers.

Tours that pick up in Hacienda Pinilla

6 tours list Hacienda Pinillaby name in the operator's pickup details. Beyond those, 372 tours on this coast offer hotel pickup. Add your address at checkout and the operator confirms whether they reach it. The table shows the best-rated options for Hacienda Pinilla, with each pickup status taken from Viator's listing.

Tours with pickup relevant to Hacienda Pinilla
TourTypeDurationPickupYoungest ageFromBook
Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing ComboZipline12 hoursPickup listed for this area4+$145Check availability
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall TourDay Trips12 hoursPickup listed for this areaAny age$135Check availability
Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la ViejaDay Trips12 hoursPickup listed for this areaAny age$125Check availability
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa RicaDay Trips15 hoursPickup listed for this areaAny age$230Check availability
Palo Verde Boat SafariDay Trips6 hoursPickup listed for this areaAny age$130Check availability
Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud ForestZipline12 hoursPickup listed for this area5+$212Check availability
Rain Forest Canopy Tour from Tamarindo: Zipline, Hanging BridgeZipline1–2 hoursMeet at the start point4+$60Check availability
3 HOURS Coastal ATV Adventure from Tamarindo to Playa NegraATV3 hoursMeet at the start pointNot listed$270Check availability

Prices checked Sep 30, 2026; Viator shows the current price. Youngest age is the youngest age Viator lets you book, not a suitability rating.

Tours that name Hacienda Pinilla

Listings that mention Hacienda Pinilla in their route, pickup, or departure details.

More regional tours with pickup

Operators on this coast work the whole Tamarindo–Flamingo stretch. These top-rated tours typically arrange pickup — confirm your exact location when booking.

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Nearby areas

Roughly 25–35 minutes south of Tamarindo on partly unpaved roads

Playa Avellanas

The surf day-trip — 'Little Hawaii' and a famous beach bar

Surfers of all levelsBeach day-trips
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Home base

Tamarindo

The base camp — surf town, marina of pangas, and tour hub of Guanacaste

First-time visitorsSurf lessons
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About 5 minutes south of Tamarindo — walkable at low tide

Playa Langosta

Tamarindo's quieter next-door neighbor

Quieter stays near townExperienced surfers
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