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What’s Happening Around Tamarindo? Feb 03

Home School Beach Academy, located just outside of Tamarindo, deserves a big pat on the back for giving back to the community. The Student Council of HSBA asked all students to participate in their food drive this past month and they were able to successfully collect over 300 cans of food. Since this year’s food drive was so successful, there are hopes to bring back the food drive annually to continue to help locals in need.

If you’re looking for a great new Tamarindo restaurant to try, consider dining at the newly opened Pachanga Restaurant. Icho, long-time Tamarindo local, has reopened the restaurant and is serving variety of authentic Italian dishes from all regions of Italy. The noodles are homemade daily to guarantee freshness and there is also a nice wine selection to pair with your meal.

Bingo night at Doña Lee has been very popular event that is held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. However, Lee is in need of people to donate prizes for the winners. If you would like to help keep this fun activity alive, please consider donating a prize. Call 2653-0127 to donate.

Costa Rica Comes Out on Top at the Central American Surf Championships Feb 01

After five years of competing in the Central American Surf Championship games in a variety of different countries, Playa Hermosa hosted the championship last December.

Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala all had competitive teams registered to compete for the championship. In order to welcome these guests and competitors, there was a Parade of Nations down Main Street of Jacó and a “sand ceremony” where each participating country combined sand from its beaches.

After a long battle for the title between many world renowned surfers, Costa Rica came out on top with a total of 13,085 points. Following in 2nd place was El Salvador with 8,850 points and not far behind them was Guatemala, finishing in 3rd place with 8,544 points.

Although Costa Rica won by a fairly large margin, José Ureña, President of the Federación de Surf de Costa Rica, stated that El Salvador and Guatemala had definitely stepped up their games this year.

Each year the Central American Surf Championships are hosted by a different participating country and next year it will be held in Guatemala during the months of February and August.

Recent Reviews of CPM Properties Jan 30

Condo Frente al Mar:

“We stayed at the horizontes Del mar for a week. The condo was much more than what we expected. It has an amazing view. The fist thing you see as you wake up on the master bedroom is the ocean. The terrace is a perfect place to enjoy the sunset or a nice dinner with a spectacular ocean view. Horizontes is a perfect place to spend some family time. The property management gave us support and were accessible and very helpful when we need it. The location of the condo is perfect! Front beach and not far away from tamarindo. We will defenilty visit this place again!!!”

Condo Amarillo:

“Great Spot”

“The rooms were spotless and big, the kitchen was more than suitable and the best part is that is in the heart of Tamarindo, without being in the middle of all the partying and traffic! Definitely will come back!”

Goodlife Penthouse:

“Stayed twice already and have booked our third stay”

“This was our second year staying at La Buena Vida during Christmas week and we have already booked our third stay. The location is the perfect spot! Everything is within a leisurely walk – great restaurants, bakeries, supermarket, shopping, and, of course, the beach. In addition to the great location, the spaciousness of the condo with its open floor plan, well equipped kitchen, 3 large bedrooms, each with ensuite full baths, is second to none. The front patio provided a comfortable setting for morning coffee while the side patio, with it hammock, was a relaxing spot for an afternoon rest. The owner has always been easily accessible, accommodating, and follows up to make sure that everything is in place upon arrival. We are looking forward to our next stay.”

Local Artist Marcus Contributes Art to CPM Office Jan 09

Marcus Paints A Landscape

Those of you who have visited our office since the holidays have probably noticed we have added to our decor lately.

The acrylic paintings found are from local artist, Marcus, who spends part of his year in the Tamarindo area.  His style has been described as impressionism, another title used in the frequently failed effort of trying to categorize the elusive and multifaceted artist….

Current subject matter includes landscapes, nature and still lifes as well as some darker works from earlier periods in his career.

Works by Marcus can also be found in some of our rental properties including Casa Quetzalcoatl and Casa Ix Chel.

Marcus Connects

Tamarindo Medical Tourism Dec 21

Tamarindo DentistMany visitors know that Costa Rica has high quality medical care, rated higher than the US even.  Although much of this is centered around San Jose, the capital, Tamarindo visitors can take advantage of affordable dentistry.

We focus on Dr. Tatiana Ortiz, whose office, Pacific Smile, is located across the street from the Tamarindo Automercado.  Dr. Tati is fully bilingual and has worked with international clientele for many years.

The following services are offered:

  • Full porcelain veneers
  • Crowns, bridges, implants
  • Cleaning, periodontal treatments
  • Pediatric treatments
  • Root canals
  • Surgery
  • White fillings
Nice Sunset Video Dec 20

Here’s a sweet video shot this week from the Langosta Beach Club on Tamarindo Beach.  This time of year the sun sets very far to the South…

Langosta Beach Club – Nice Spot to Spend the Day Dec 18
Langosta Beach Club

View from the Langosta Beach Club

Although the name may be misleading, the Langosta Beach Club is actually on Tamarindo Beach on the road to Langosta across the street from the Ibis condominiums.  You can also access it via the beach.  Don’t confuse this restaurant with Le Beach Club, which is further north in the center of the shopping section of town.

Owners of certain Tamarindo Preserve developed properties are automatically members, but it is also open to the public.

Guests of the restaurant are welcome to sit at the tables either in the restaurant section or on the beach.  It is a nice experience to have a meal barefoot with your toes in the sand.

For guests staying in CPM’s Tamarindo rentals and Langosta rentals who want access, there is an extra either half day or daily charge for use of the pool and cabanas.  Look for a full breakdown of fees and services shortly.

My dad and I arrived for an early lunch.  We were greeted by Maggie, one of the restaurant operators.  She is super friendly and speaks English, Spanish and her native French.  The restaurant opens at 10AM and does not have a breakfast menu although a few items can be prepared.  In general, the staff try to be as accommodating as possible.

We ordered a couple cappucinos and enjoyed the view.  The property is very well designed and landscaped.  The restaurant and bar area have an open view of the ocean and guests can either eat there or at tables on the beach.  The view includes the moorings in front of Tamarindo Beach and you can see all the way across to Playa Grande and Cabo Velas on the north end of Tamarindo Bay.

Tuna Salad from Langosta Beach Club

Tuna Salad from Langosta Beach Club

For lunch, I ordered the tuna salad.  Don’t get this confused with a mayonnaise concoction.  This is a large bed of lettuce and other vegetables with strips of fresh raw tuna and tasty cheese.  The dish is meant to be served this way but less adventurous eaters can request cooked tuna as well.  It was excellent.

Dad had the veggie panini, which came with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and was grilled to perfection with a sweet sauce.  It was fantastic as well.  The staff were friendly and attentive and the location cannot be beat.

Look for a full menu and event schedule to be published shortly.

 

More Info for Our Guests Dec 08

The Automercado is Tamarindo's Largest Supermarket located at the Garden Plaza.

Many guests may not realize that Tamarindo’s largest supermarket, the Tamarindo Automercado, is located at the Garden Plaza at Tamarindo Heights. Learn more about “The Auto,” Romeritos Sports Bar, the Tamarindo Iphone Store and more.

Many guests also want to know more about supermarkets in the Tamarindo area in general.

Thanks to Melania and Cinthya for putting the info together!

Check the Tamarindo Map for directions.

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Dec 02

It’s the time of the year where you give thanks for what you have. Altough it is not a tradition in our country, some families in Costa Rica celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy together a special meal. Turkey is available at many restaurants and some Tamarindo restaurants offer Thanksgiving meal deals.

In years past, Pasatiempo had a big celebration but now that has been spread out. This year Doña Lee’s, Carolina’s, La Laguna and the Diria Hotel hosted celebrations.

This year, the shops in Costa Rica decided to have discounts and special offers, so Costa Ricans took advantage of the sales to buy presents for Christmas. Coastal Property Management hopes you had a nice Thanksgiving!

Liberia Airport: Before & After Nov 27

The giant fan in the old terminal no longer works.

Exterior construction on the Liberia Airport appears to be completed and travelers anxiously await its opening stated to be in December or January.

 

Here are some photos of the existing terminal (open air) and the new one (air conditioned).

The new terminal will have ticket counters and baggage claim indoors.  Additionally, there will be skyways, which will be welcome during rainy season.

Many carriers are adding flights to Liberia now that the capacity has been expanded, so we hope to see falling prices and increased tourism to our area.

The funkiness of the old terminal will be missed, but it is time to move forward.

The New Terminal is Set to Open Shortly

Our wish list for the new terminal includes:

  • Credit card acceptance at the concession stand.
  •  Books and magazines available for purchase.