Community
Mayor Says Tamarindo – Langosta Stretch Will Be Paved
• Neighbors and entrepreneurs of Tamarindo doubt that street will be paved. • Municipality will ask ICT if they can use MLZ resources to
Options of Private Schooling in the Area on the Grow
• Learn about the educational options for your children. At the end of a school year and the beginning of another for ...
The Campaign "Descubre Centroamérica" Promotes Regional Tourism
For the Second Consecutive Year Joint investment in promotion is about USD $200,000. In a joint effort, TACA Airlines, the Ministries ...
Surf, Golf, and Fashion All Together for The Sake of Children
• Robert August Tournament raised $ 25,000 for CEPIA programs. The thirteenth edition of the Robert August Surf and Turf Charity ...
Skateboarding to the High School: New Skate Park in Liceo De Villarreal
• It is the first to be built in a public school in Central America. • Investment reaches $ 30,000. What ...
Residents are on the Front Line for The Construction of Road from 27 De Abril to Vilarreal
• Bureaucracy "drowns" priority project. Hundreds of residents of Tamarindo, Playa Avellanas, Langosta, and other communities such as San Francisco, Los Ranchos, ...
"The Sky Burns" in Tamarindo
"Last year 2012 was the worst as to forest fires in the last five years; this year has been even worse! Eleven times more acres ...
At last! The Gas Station Opened In Tamarindo
• Located on road to Huacas After a long wait, the neighboring communities of Tamarindo, Villarreal, Langosta, Huacas, Pinilla ...Firing Range Opens in Tamarindo
Given the lack of places in the area to train security officers, Sayah Bendjelloul opened a shooting range (Proshooter), a few weeks ago in Santa ...
Research Shows Mistakes in National Tourism Tactics
A recent study released by INCAE, one of the most prestigious business schools in Latin America, revealed weaknesses in strategy, approach, and vision of Costa ...
Costa Rican Tourism Advertising Won Six International Awards
The advertising campaign "Costa Rica's Million Dollar Gift of Happiness" was recognized with six of the most prestigious awards granted by internationally renowned organizations. The ...
Santa Cruz: Party and Tradition!
With the traditional pilgrimage of tens of devotees to the Santo Cristo de Esquipulas or "Esquipulitas" as he is fondly called in Santa Cruz, this ...Avianca-Taca Reinforces its Fleet for Regional Flights
• Fifteen aircraft will reinforce the fleet in the first stage; 15 more will be bought in the second stage. Avianca-Taca is ...
Tamarindo Lived Tennis with the Davis Cup
• French are champions for the second year. The excitement of tennis arrived in Tamarindo with the Davis Cup, a tournament organized ...
A Journey through the World of the Senses
• Gold Coast Women Group Annual Event brought 180 women together. • "One World” by Azul Profundo Boutique arrived with casual, sophisticated and chic ...OPINION
Tamarindo is one of the most important tourist destinations in Guanacaste and in the country. This is a reality that has not been dimensioned strongly ...
When Tamarindo wants, Tamarindo can!
• Effort from neighbors made the Municipality of Santa Cruz administer maintenance to streets. In recent weeks, the residents of Tamarindo and ...
New Gas Station in Tamarindo Opens in January
• On the road to Huacas After months of waiting, there is good news for the residents of the community ...
Tamarindo’s Safety Diagnosis Starts
• Security Ministry looking for property to locate police station. "The whole community should be involved in the construction of ...
Guanacaste Moves On After 7.6-Earthquake
• Tourism sector reports that its operations continue. • More significant damage occurred in schools and hospitals ...
Gussoni and Mesén will be Part of the First Latin American Surf Team
The companies Philips and O'Neill recognized the sporting qualities of national surfers Emily Gussoni (12) and Manuel Mesén (15), both from Jaco Beach, and will ...
Gussoni and Mesén will be Part of the First Latin American Surf Team
The companies Philips and O'Neill recognized the sporting qualities of national surfers Emily Gussoni (12) and Manuel Mesén (15), both from Jaco Beach, and will ...
Huge Water Leak In Langosta
• Capitán Suizo Hotel staff reported it to A y A A huge water leak was located in Playa Langosta near ...
Hotels and the Community in Langosta Demand an Answer to AyA Due to Lack of Water
In recent weeks, the residents and the hotel sector of the community of Langosta have experienced a substantial decrease of the water supply they receive ...
Government Council Met in Santa Cruz
• Activity is traditionally held on July 25, in Nicoya. • Tamarindo residents rallied outside the meeting venue. For the first ...
Water Shortages in Langosta Reveals Tension between ASADA and AyA
Water shortages afflicting the residents of Langosta since earlier this month bring into sharp focus the tensions between the Administrating Association of Rural Water Supply ...
The Noble Act of Reforestation
The province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica has the distinction of containing most of the remaining Tropical Dry Forest in all the ...
Tamarindo will Have a New Police Patrol Car
• The community requests the Ministry of Public Security more resources for the local police. • Mayor of Santa Cruz said a ...
Guanacaste’s Municipalities Are Lacking Efficiency
• Tilarán was the best Guanacastecan municipality in the country’s ranking. The 11 municipalities in Guanacaste were rated poorly in the Comptroller ...
Costa Rica is Promoted in HGTV
The country has been chosen by the program "Live Here, Buy This" broadcasted by HGTV, an American channel, to promote the experience of living in ...
University of Costa Rica and COOPEGUANACASTE, R.L. Signed an Agreement to Protect the Monkeys of the Peninsula
The sound of howler monkeys cannot be ignored. This unique sound is part of our landscape. They seek food and water in forest patches that ...
Road Veintisiete De Abril-Villarreal: The Story Continues
• The paperwork and appeals drown a project that started last year with high expectations "036", a short-film ...
A "Thriller" Will Come to Tamarindo in December
With the promise of fun and entertainment, a show that recalls the best of the vast musical production of Michael Jackson will be presented in ...
Tamarindo is among the four best beaches, according to Trip Advisor
Tamarindo is definitely a favorite destination for travelers who have catalogued it as the third best beach in Central America at Trip Advisor, a popular ...Costa Rica: Best Tourist Eco-Friendly Destination
• According to TripAdvisor Environmental awareness while traveling is a trend that has been increasingly gaining in the tourism industry, ...
Road to 27 de Abril: a Never Ending Story
• Construction could cost $8.5 million. • Stretch of 13.55 km would go from ballast to asphalt and will have five bridges. By: ...
Comptroller General Found Weaknesses in Daniel Oduber Airport Concession
The Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) found weaknesses in the contract of the concession for Daniel Oduber International Airport (AIDO, for its ...
Copa Flights from Panama to Liberia Will Start Operating in June
• Guanacaste will be connected to 63 destinations in 29 countries in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Once this new route ...
Guanacaste Burns Down
• Province accounts for 75% of forest fires in the country. • Tamarindo and Flamingo Schools suspended classes due to fires nearby. ...
Guanacaste Is the Province with More Beaches Awarded With the Blue Flag
• The number of award winning beaches Increased this year. In 2011, 67 beaches received a flag. The beaches of Guanacaste are the beach ...Police Operation: EASTER
• About 3,861 police officers will ensure the safety of tourists and those who stay home. • Dry Law will enter into effect from ...
The Works on the North Pan-American Highway Cañas-Liberia Have Begun
• Investment amounts 48,200 million colones. • Project is key to tourism and economy of Guanacaste. By signing the contract with the company ...Who Are These Beach Nuts, Anyway?
Over the past ten years, Playa Tamarindo has grown and evolved into a credible communities complete with families and schools, cultural amenities and a ...
Tamarindo Will Have a Gas Station!
• Investment goes above$ 1 million. What the area has long lacked is soon to become a new amenity in town. A new gas ...
Tourism Recovered In 2011
• It surpassed the 2 million tourists of the last season. • Tourist arrivals at Liberia Airport grew by 31.4% in December. ...
Have a Heart Golf Tournament 2012
The traditional “Heave a Heart” Golf Tournament met 55 golfers that participated this year at Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Amigos de la ...Blue River Resort & Hot Springs: A Natural Experience
Legend has it that God, after painting the sky in the Creation, washed his brushes in this river... If you do not know what ...
Road 27 de abril-Villarreal Was Awarded
• The construction company RAASA wins bid.• Work will cost about $8.5 million By: Tamarindo News Staff Visiting Tamarindo and the beaches nearby has always ...
Santa Cruz Is a Party!
With the ever-present sound of the marimba, the cry of "Puerta!" (Gate!) of the montaderas (traditional bullfights), the smell of the chorreadas (corn cakes) and, ...Costa Rica Is Ready For Third Medical Summit
Strengthening Costa Rica's position as a leading destination in medical tourism and creating new business opportunities are the main goals of the Latin American Medical ...
Incredible Resurrection of Pasatiempo
Once upon a time, Playa Tamarindo was a relatively unknown backpacker and surfer haven. Pasatiempo Hotel was its beacon, offering accommodations, good food, live ...Tourism Sector Traces Its Challenges for 2012
With guarded optimism and hopeful that 2012 is going to be a year of opportunity for the tourism sector that will enable its recovery, the ...
Champions! Costa Rica wins the Central American Surfing Games for the Sixth Time
At home and unbeaten, Costa Rica took over the Central American Surfing Games 2011. Surfers of the five categories that were part of the National ...
Cala Luna Hotel Reopens with Great Spirit
Cala Luna Hotel Reopens with Great SpiritHotel Cala Luna, a true classic of Tamarindo, reopened its doors weeks ago with a renewed proposal of services ...
Ruta La Paz II
Over 350 runners, 500 spectators, and 50 volunteers came together to participate in Ruta La Paz II, a 5km&10km ran on November 19th. La Paz's commitment ...
Gold Coast: Educative Innovation in Tamarindo
Characterized for its academic excellence, innovation, and social responsibility to the community, the Gold Coast School Learning Center has established itself as a quality educational ...
AIR BERLIN ARRIVES IN COSTA RICA FOR THE FIRST TIME
Germany is the second leading European country to generate foreign exchange in Costa Rica.Germans stay in the country for about 18 nights and their average ...Six Companies are bidding on the Construction of Veintisiete de Abril-Villarreal Track
• Planned investment is for $10 million (¢5.095 million). The Ministry of Public Works reported that six companies are interested in building the road between 27 ...
Cell Sites: The Debate Continues
The Municipality of Santa Cruz will consider the request filed by a group of people from Tamarindo that is against the location of a cell ...Educarte Is the New Site in Guanacaste of Saint Joseph School
Educarte Is the New Site in Guanacaste of Saint Joseph School Since September 1rst, the Early Learning Center Educarte became the new site in Guanacaste of ...Home School Beach Academy a personalized education
After two successful years of operation, HomeSchool Beach Academy began last August 16th its third academic year. The school located in La Josefina, Huacas area is ...
I gotta feeling!
I gotta feeling!The first c-neutral gold tournament in Costa Rica took place at Hacienda Pinilla. Fergie, from Black Eyed Peas, Josh Duhamel, and many others ...Projects of Tamarindo Association
The Tamarindo Association is a community development organization whose aim is to both improve and protect various social, political, and environmental aspects of Tamarindo. The ...Traveling With the Turtles
Don’t ever fool yourself: breaking into the Young Reader market is a tough, highly competitive arena. The story needs to be basic yet compassionate ...A New School in Town – TIDE Academy
While there are several private schools in the area, none are located directly in Tamarindo. There are also none that cater directly to students who ...OXO Biodegradable Plastics
Plastic products are some of the most ominous environmental threats that exist, and the dangers they pose are numerous. Plastic bottles and bags are especially ...
Tamarindo Residents Enlist the Cooperation of the Municipality on Cell Site Issues
• They say business permits issued to Claro Phone Company breach building regulations and affect their health. • Ministry of Health rejects versions of towers being ...TOURIST POLICE RENDERS ACCOUNT IN COASTAL AREAS
Representatives of the Tourist Police informed the community of Tamarindo of the results of its surveillance work in coastal areas, at a meeting recently held ...BUYING REAL ESTATE – A few useful tips
As the real estate market starts recovering here, especially on the Pacific Coast, there is a renewed interest from potential buyers, whether local or from ...
AN UNKNOWN HERO
We discovered this majestic area of Costa Rica nine years ago. Since then, we returned many times until last summer, when we vowed to make ...
Finally! Bidding of Veintisiete-Villarreal Road Speeds Up!
• Road will cost about $10 million and will be ready in 2012.• MOPT announces investments in Guanacaste for about $200 million. After years of promises ...Sustainable Fisheries: Going Green in the Ocean
Living next to the ocean, we often take fresh fish for granted. Almost all fish is available here, and the freshness factor is off the ...
Guanacaste gardens take on a native touch
It might seem there is nothing more utterly tropical than the sturdy red folds of the ginger flower, more quintessentially Costa Rican than coffee; but ...New investments in Guanacaste give hope to coastal areas
Projects like the completion of the new air terminal at Daniel Oduber Airport allow an increase in tourist traffic. After two years of a difficult ...
La Paz School has new building
- The new building will cost about $ 1,650,000.oo. - For the academic year starting on September 2011, the student enrollment will be of 185. ...
Guadalupe Urbina – An All-Around Artist
Many artists are talented in one field – they sing beautifully, create moving pieces of art, or write soulful poems and stories. Artists who are ...German Airline Will Fly To Liberia for the First Time
• The flight will make a stop in Cancun, Mexico. Air Berlin, the second largest German airline, has selected Guanacaste as its new destination. The first ...
AVERTING TRAGEDY: TAMARINDO LIFEGUARD PROGRAM NEEDS REVIVING
As high season draws to a close, there’s a feeling of relief in Tamarindo that none of the 52 drowning deaths so far this year ...Green on the Go: Hybrid Cars
Tired of pulling up to the gas pump and forking over $30, $40, even $50 or more to fill up your tank? Not only is ...
Tamarindo negotiates towers’ location
• CLARO and residents of Tamarindo exchanged views on business development in the area. • Santa Cruz Municipality adopted the Regulations for the installation of ...A Theater in Bloom
The sound and lighting man, Aldo from Pro Shows, had run his tests for the dress rehearsal and was happy. The Diria Amphitheater has ...
