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Is Tamarindo Beach Town In Costa Rica Named for the Tamarind, a Tropical Fruit Tree?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Ann

Tamarind is a tropical fruit tree native to Africa. It grows in tropical climates and can survive without a lot of rainfall, such as the NW Pacific areas of Guanacaste in Costa Rica.  Its tree itself is often planted for … Continue reading →

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