The small fishing town of Tambor is surrounded by hills covered by lush green forests and nearby is Playa Tambor Walking along the beach sands is very relaxing but there is also plenty of swimming snorkeling and scuba diving in Bahia Ballena Whale Bay It s called Whale Bay because humpback whales would congregate here to give birth to their calves Whales don t come into the bay as often as they used to but whale watching tours take people out into the Pacific Ocean to watch them as well as killer whales and dolphins Lots for sale in Tambor Costa Rica have long been popular with retirees from around the world as this town still has less than a thousand permanent inhabitants and maintains its laid back atmosphere

Lots for Sale in Tambor Costa Rica

The town of Tambor has the only airport on the southern part of Nicoya peninsula and once folks fly in there from San Jos Costa Rica s capital city and home of its international airport which takes only 25 to 40 minutes they can rent a car and drive all around the area to take in the many natural wonders here and other wonders such as a couple of picturesque golf courses Tambor lots may be purchased by foreigners whether individuals or businesses who wish to purchase property on which to build a home or a hotel The local inhabitants who call themselves Ticos are well receptive to tourists and emigres Tourists of course make up the bulk of the visitors here thanks to the whale watching the snorkeling and scuba diving and the bird and wildlife watching