The El Tamarindo Golf Club is one golf course not to be missed. Some say that the Tamarindo is the most beautiful golf course in the world. Architects Robert Trent Jones Jr. and David Flemming created a masterpiece when they were given the run of this sublime site in a vast ecological preserve. The golf course is located 2.5 hours from Puerto Vallarta, and 60 minutes from Manzanillo - make this day an unforgetable one.

There is not one flawed hole on this majestic 6,615-yard, par-72 course and no less than fourteen holes could qualify for signature status. The thrills of El Tamarindo begin immediately at the 371-yard, par-four 1st. A blind tee shot must be played to the left to avoid the encroaching jungle. The 3rd hole is a mesmerizing par-four that runs straight out to the beach, with a green flanked by side and back bunkers.

Numbers six, seven, eight and nine may be the best string of four holes in the world. Before dismissing this as an overstatement, try them”, says Golf Odyssey Magazine.

Six is a stout, 472-yard par four from an elevated tee with a slight dogleg left. On the challenging, par-five 7th, a double dogleg, one can cut off some of the first dogleg, but specimen trees prevent any shortcuts on the second. The short par-four 8th is pure magic owing to its very elevated tee, long carry over a morass of wild bushes to the fairway far, far below, and trap-protected green framed by the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

After the breathtaking majesty of the 8th, players climb up to the tee of the par-three 9th. This promontory perch looks down toward a shallow green and a rousing stretch of untamed, rocky coastline. Hit a few shots from here... it will be a while before one comes upon a hole like this again.

To reap the glories of El Tamarindo take in the fresh ocean breezes and tranquil views –one need not rush at this club. Because the location is remote, you’re unlikely to see much traffic. You’ll probably feel as if you have the place to yourself. The course is very strategic. Along with the challenge and sheer beauty of the topography, it can be more of a pleasure to play here because of the casual peace and exceptional value. Even on busy days, El Tamarindo entertains only a few selected golfers