Playa Tamarindo – Culebra, Puerto Rico
Sun, Sand & Sea Turtles
2026 Beach Guide

Save a Spot on this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ tour to Tamarindo Beach

Beauty that goes water deep…  As soon as you step on the sand of Tamarindo its beauty will captivate you.  Bring your snorkel gear…the real magic and beauty are underneath the surface.  Playa Tamarindo will be a fascinating experience for the whole family, a vacation experience you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

The waters are calm, the scenery is beautifully rugged with naturally landscaped shores and views of Cayo Luis Peña protecting the bay right across the turquoise waters.  Without much effort, you may find yourself gliding along with beautiful sea turtles, manta rays, and exploring coral reefs with abundant sea life.  Even if you’re in Culebra for a day, a few hours at Tamarindo will make your trip truly special.

The shore of Tamarindo Beach is like no other in Culebra, the sand is a mix of ivory, sprinkled with black and white, and wide paths of pebbles and coral stone pushed ashore from the sea.   The pebbles are smoothly colored from deep black, and hunter green to snowy white.  Tamarindo extends for about a mile, it is a wonderful walk in a perfectly natural setting free of development or distractions insight.

Playa Tamarindo offers shaded spots perfect for setting up your lounge chairs, focusing on the magical beauty surrounding you, and letting your cares fade away.

The waters at Tamarindo are calm since they’re protected by Cayo Luis Peña, making it a popular beach Tamarindo Beach for kayaking and snorkeling.  Depending on the time of the day, your eyes will gaze at jeweled tones of emerald greens and aquamarine blues. The calm waters make it easy for beginners and families with children.  

If you are staying on the main island of Puerto Rico, you can book a tour that will take care of all the logistics, so you can just enjoy the best snorkeling experience at Tamarindo Beach.

• The first tour below also includes Flamenco Beach, a perfect day in Culebra.
• The second tour listed, includes Tamarindo, Flamenco, Culebrita and Luis Peña Reserve, an unforgettable and perfect  itinerary.

Book ahead, especially during high season, most tours you can cancel free of charge within 24 hours of the tour.

On site, there may be one or a few tour operators, this changes with the season and demand. Some tours may offer a combination tour of kayaking and snorkeling with turtles in the morning with plenty of time to enjoy Flamenco Beach the rest of the day.

Need to Know

• You must bring everything you’ll need while at the beach, there are no facilities or food vendors in the area.
• There are no lifeguards on site, swim at your own risk, never go swimming or snorkeling alone.
• If you have children, keep an eye on them when going into the water, the edge of the water is made up of rocks, coral and then it drops off quite quickly to about 4-6 feet deep.
• There are plenty of spaces to park.  Please do not park your golf cart or car on the sand. 
• Tamarindo beach is a safe haven for sea turtles, please protect them during your visit.
  • Do not touch or feed them.
  • Give sea turtles space.
  • Don’t leave trash on the beach or water.

Tamarindo is located on Road 251, as you drive down and begin to see the Flamenco Lagoon in the distance, you’ll get to a curve with a tree dividing the road, and a beautiful hacienda style two story home on the left, make a left on the road leading uphill.  Public transportation will take you to Tamarindo if you didn’t rent a car.