Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

11/04/2020

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, the Costa Rica Government announced new restrictions that will apply from April 13 to 30.

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, the Costa Rica Government announced new restrictions that will apply from April 13 to 30.

VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS -
MONDAY TO FRIDAY; from 5:00 a.m. at 7:00 p.m.
These license plates cannot circulate on the following days:
Monday: 1 and 2
Tuesday: 3 and 4
Wednesday: 5 and 6
Thursday: 7 and 8
Friday: 9 and 0
There will be a total nighttime restriction for all vehicles from 7:00 p.m. at 5:00 a.m.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS - only for access to supermarkets, suppliers, pharmacies and medical clinics from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm.
These license plates cannot circulate on the following days:
Saturday: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
Sunday: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
There will be a total nighttime restriction for all vehicles from 7:00 p.m. at 5:00 a.m.

PERMANENT CLOSURES – Beaches, gymnasiums, bars, clubs, theaters, and cinemas.

OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES –
-Businesses with municipal and health permits that cater to the public may only operate from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a capacity of 50%. Self-service and home delivery services are subject to vehicle restriction and from 5 a.m. at 7:00 p.m. On the weekends, only self-service and home delivery services are allowed.
-Taxis can circulate 24 hours per day
-Bus transportation, without people standing, will operate from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
-Special bus services, student vans, and tourism vehicles are not allowed.
-Special vehicles regulated by the CTP for the transport of workers will be allowed.
-Ferry service will only operate two trips per day.
-International transport of people by land is not allowed, only the entry of goods and cargo is allowed.
-Public institutions will continue with the basic plan of 20% of essential services, except for all the officials required to attend to the emergency.
-The teleworking modality should be maximized.
-Only essential personnel are allowed on the job sites.
-All public employees who are over 65 years of age or have risk factors must be guaranteed the option of teleworking as well as the use of accumulated vacations or advancement of vacations so that they do not need to attend the job sites.
-The current immigration restrictions are maintained.
-Schools are suspended until further notice.

10/04/2020

The Flamingo Association has helped 250 local families and unemployed workers in the area‼️
If you can help, please do what's within your means❣️

25/03/2020

From 97 of its customer service points throughout the country, ICE is providing on-line services, within the framework of the national emergency for the coronavirus.
This new service allows customers to stay at home and connect with the company on-line.
Among the additional measures taken, the agencies and stores that maintain face-to-face care - always in accordance with the indications issued by the Health Authorities - will close their doors two hours earlier than usual, to concentrate on virtual procedures.

https://www.grupoice.com/wps/portal/ICE/contactenos/agencias-y-horarios?fbclid=IwAR1bXWl-jKStkXFW7MXqM2aDH_8Kug-GiwYb3VwGmM_-iujih2W5hnm-qMw

14/03/2020

Due to the lack of water sources during the dry season, the National Water Institute, AYA, reports on the rationing program for the week of March 16 to 22, 2020.
To reduce the impact on the most affected sectors, the rationing program is expanded to two new cantons and the total population included is increased.
AYA urges the public to reduce consumption and allow for better distribution of the available resources.

29/02/2020

In Costa Rica's warmer areas, containment of the common flu and other viruses, such as coronavirus, are easier to contain, and outbreaks are less likely.
You can read the details below, in Costa Rica Living.

The coronavirus is causing worldwide panic, but the truth is, compared with other illnesses, the cases have not been as widespread.
Johns Hopkins Research University Senior Scholar, Dr. Amesh Adalja, stated that the new coronavirus will likely cause yearly outbreaks, with most of the cases being mild. He compared the coronavirus to the 2009 H1N1 swine flu outbreak, and the 2002-2003 SARS outbreak, which are now seen as a regular flu viruses.
Stephen Morse of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, an epidemiologist and expert on emerging infectious diseases wrote; “We don’t pay much attention to illnesses like coronavirus, because they’re so mundane, compared to others, such as the seasonal flu."
The seasonal aspect of flu viruses reflects the fact that they can’t tolerate high heat and humidity, preferring the cool and dry conditions of winter and spring,
This is why the common flu, as well as the coronavirus, are less prevalent in warm, humid climates.Therefore, in Costa Rica's warmer areas, containment should be easier and an outbreak is less likely.
However, the course of this disease is unknown, so try to increase individual protection measures, including:
-Frequent hand washing with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
-Use alcohol-based disinfectants, mainly after being in contact with sick people.
-Avoid close contact with people who show signs of respiratory infection.
-Cover your mouth and nose with tissues when you cough or sneeze.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
The main form of transmission between people occurs through respiratory droplets that are expelled when a person with the virus coughs or sneezes, and then they are breathed by another person, even at a distance of almost two meters.
Additionally, this virus can remain in the environment for about 3 hours and symptoms may appear 3 to 12 days after infection.
All viruses have the ability to produce illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious ones, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome.
The most common symptoms are cough, sore throat, fever and feeling short of breath.
In the most severe cases, it can cause pneumonia and significant difficulty breathing
There is no specific treatment for the coronavirus; However, some antiviral medications are showing some efficacy, and there are treatments to relieve symptoms, which help improve the patient's condition.

PS: The wall street decline is not healthy, but coronavirus is not to blame.
Earnings and bond trends were upside down.
The US dollar and gold were climbing, and stock market indices were at record highs, but bond yields were at record lows.
Something had to give, and then it happened; worst intraday point decline in the history of the Dow Jones.
Bernie Sanders being a presidential nominee and the Chinese market getting hit hard scared them more than any virus could.

12/02/2020

If you would like to know how you can live in harmony with bats, this article will help you understand.

I’m Tom Rosenberger and I’ve been inspecting housing and land in Costa Rica since 1992 and I utilize my 37 years of construction experience to provide inspection reports that detail everything you need to know before purchasing housing or land here

24/01/2020

Check out the Tamarindo Farmers Market every Saturday where you can find sea-salt and many more spices‼️

22/01/2020

Check out the Surf Therapy program for kids with ASD in Nosara.

A 501c3 Non Profit Surf Therapy Organization focused on creating a culture shift towards happiness, kindness, love, and acceptance for all kids of all abilities regardless of socio economic status. We accomplish this by providing life changing surf therapy, art therapy, yoga and eco-therapy experien...

14/01/2020

Enjoy vibrant and ecstatic artistry and workshops with gifted musicians, dancers, yogis, poets, group facilitators, artists and healers at the 7 day Sound & Silence Gathering on March 6 to 13, 2020❣️

A unique music and meditative arts gatherings with concerts, kirtans, poetry, dance classes and performances, a variety of workshops, healthy vegetarian food and time to spend in beautiful nature.