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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?

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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, and some will even come to you house or Condo. Feel free to ask us for a recommendation, and we’ll be happy to tell you about our favorite places. You deserve to be pampered.

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.

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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.

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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 be late or forget to pay water, electricity, cable TV, Central Government Taxes, security services, Seguro Social CCSS, school fees, etc and many more. Some services like paying local taxes with the municipalities are not ready yet, but are in the process and hopefully working soon.
Did you know that you can now pay your HOA fees monthly and automatically to your property manager?
You can also make donations for the Tamarindo association ADITamarindo or make monthly automatic payments of 30, 60 or US$100. Just set the amount, the start and end date.
Here are detailed instructions in English and Español for Banco Nacional users: https://www.playatamarindo.org/es/haga-su-donacion