About Tamarindo Archives » Page 3 of 6

Construction is back to Tamarindo

13 June 2016

by Mark Venegas Tamarindo construction

For various years, after 2008, the sale of lots to build on in Tamarindo was almost unheard of, as well as construction of new homes. This bringing the development of new homes or businesses to a standstill. Since then, in general, the market has been recovering with multiple Homes and Condos being sold, prices stabilizing, and the apparent need for new homes in Tamarindo growing more and more. With the quality inventory reduced like this many buyers were met with this reality, and for about the last three years something interesting has been happening, people are back to buying lots, and almost immediately submitting plans to obtain building permits.

Tamarindo Will Burst With Life

11 May 2016

Tamarindo Art Wave is the first fine arts festival that will take place in our beloved and colorful seaside town. June 16th -18th, three days in which Tamarindo will burst with life! A unique opportunity to discover a wide range of artists and disciplines. Restaurants, hotels, shops, businesses and private homes will have the opportunity…

Where to go if I need…?

12 April 2016

Solarium Liberia

by Federico Fernandez, Real Estate Consultant.

Very frequently we see inquiries on Facebook, or people ask us for advice on where to go if such or such thing is needed. As a local resident, with children, I know a few places where to find a variety of goods and services in the area. In fact, nine years ago, I used to drive to San José very frequently to satisfy several needs. Lately such trips have not been necessary for my family. Taking a few hours to do a half day trip to Liberia could be enough to get hard to find items in Tamarindo.

Finally, distributed generation in Costa Rica!

28 March 2016

alternative energy

by: Mark Venegas

After a long wait the electric companies are expected to offer, starting April 7, 2016, the price structure for net metering in homes and businesses, which will allow consumers to save on their electric bills through distributed generation. This is a huge step in the right direction for distributed generation in Costa Rica, especially for those that have or want to install solar panels. This was announced on March 17 by the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) and will allow consumers to connect and send electricity back into the national grid. The tariffs will range from around ₡12-28 per kilowatt hour of electricity that is sent back into the grid, depending on the power company.

Tamarindo keeps amazing!

9 March 2016

Tamarindo Labyrinth Once you think you have seen every corner of Tamarindo and its surroundings, a new discovery pops up. Tamarindo is known for its world class surf, its great restaurants and outgoing lifestyle. It offers something for everyone’s taste. It was recently enriched with an art gallery, and word says there will even be a movie theater in the future. The beach is wonderful for all ages, you can swim the open sea to Captain’s Island (Isla Capitán), kayak, practice stand up paddle, and of course surf and boogie board as much as you desire. Enjoy taking a guided nature tour of the Tamaindo Estuary to bird watch and see other wildlife, all within the Playa Grande national park (Parque Marino Las Baulas) where you’ll also view the howler monkeys roaming around in the trees. This will please any nature lover. Yoga can be practiced in many places and excellent massages are easy to find. What more diversion could one place offer?

Easy to Open a Bank Account

9 February 2016

bank account

by: Mark Venegas

A while ago the Costa Rican government, in an effort to stop money laundering, implemented various restrictions, one was to make it difficult for foreigners to open a bank account here. Not until recently the only way for a foreigner, that does not yet have his/her residency card (DIMEX), to open a bank account with a local CR bank was to form a corporation (S.A.) and open an account under its name. Now, by an executive order from the Costa Rican Presidency, the “cuenta simplificada” was created, and the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) is the first to announce this possibility. If you don’t have a BCR office close by go into the closest bank and ask if they are offering the cuenta simplificada yet, soon other banks will be offering it, all you will need is your Passport and some $s.

That wonderful massage

23 November 2015

by Mark Venegas, Real Estate Consultant YES! More, harder, that’s it, that’s it, right there….. Whether you simply would like to enjoy a relaxing massage, a professional massage therapist, or even a chiropractor, you’ll find several options in Tamarindo to satisfy your needs. You can find them at different locations, on the beach, at Spas,…

Inner peace on the ocean!

6 November 2015

inner peace

Costa Rica has become one of those destinations were people come to relax and find inner peace. Many people in Europe and North America are living very busy lives with demanding jobs, administrative hassles and a variety of other obligations, many of them trying but not always succeeding to find a balance between their career and quality personal and family time.
Costa Rica, with its abundant nature and wildlife, offers an ideal escape from these hectic lives. On the many desolate beaches and the vast but accessible jungle, one can find beautiful spots to meditate and reconnect with nature and one’s inner self.
Yoga classes of all kinds and levels can be taken in almost any beach town and even at jungle lodges. Tamarindo is one of those towns where yoga is a part of life, with a wide array of yoga studios such as Ser Om Shanti and ReFlexion, yoga classes for all ages and levels and many yoga teachers available.

Summer Fun is around the Corner!!

30 October 2015

beach by Mark Venegas, Real Estate Consultant

As the rains begin to dissipate, local businesses are getting ready for what will surely be another active dry season full of tourists. Besides simply enjoying the magnificent white sand beach and relaxing, Tamarindo is visited yearly by thousands of tourist that traditionally come here for:

• Surfing at various spots in Tamarindo, Langosta, Playa Grande, Avellanas and Playa Negra. Tamarindo being an ideal “command center”.

• Paddle boarding has also become popular in Tamarindo.

• Excellent sport fishing, up and down the coast.

Very Convenient – Online payments

14 October 2015

This funny phrase is becoming history: “Banco Nacional, mas cerca de usted…donde la fila llega hasta su casa” The banks in Costa Rica are providing a better online service to make our lives easier. Now you can pay many services online from home / your office; even if you are out of the country. Never…

1 2 3 4 5 6

All Posts in Category: About Tamarindo