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Development in Tamarindo put on Hold

04 February, 2009 05:32:00 Patricia Duran k.

A judicial resolution establishing some protective measures for the endangered leatherback turtles paralyzed the urban development in Tamarindo, Guanacaste.

Through vote 18529-08, the constitutional court recently suspended the construction permits in the so-called “buffer zones” of Las Baulas Marine National Park, the main concentration site of this endangered marine species.

The decision of the Sala IV forbids the grant of new construction permits, as well as the demolition, and remodeling permits for existing buildings while the study of the environmental impact of urban development in the region is completed.

The judges sent this report to SETENA, AyA, and the municipalities of Santa Cruz, Nandayure, Hojancha, Nicoya, and Carrillo.

These entities have six months to carry out “a thorough study on the impact that these construction projects and the urban and tourist development in the park’s buffer zone will have on the environment.” If that is the case, they could recommend the expropriation of the lands located within this area.

According to the Sala IV, the study must reveal what the impact does (noise, lights, sewage and served waters, and humans) have on the local ecosystem, especially on the leatherbacks.

The leatherback turtle is the biggest chelonian in the world and one of the most endangered species due to factors that have not really been completely figured out, but that could be related to the practice of irregular fishery. Out of the about 1500 turtles that nested in Playa Grande, Costa Rica by the end of the 1980’s, only few dozen arrive these days. The same situation happens in many other historic nesting sites in Latin America.

This territory is a 500-meter land strip neighboring all the land boundaries of the park.

According to Fernando Cruz, the judge who wrote the vote, the Sala IV “is not overstepping the mark” when prohibiting all the constructions in the buffer area until the completion of the technical study. He stated that the expropriations are not an order of the Sala IV, and that they will only take place as a last resort if it is so recommended by the pending technical study.

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July 2010 “Tamarindo Happenings”

July 4th is American Independence Day; so don’t forget to have a picnic with your family and friends.

Got the Fever? Support your favorite soccer teams by watching the World Cup 2010, ending July 11th. Sharky’s will be open for all games and you can also catch the morning games before 11:30 a.m. at Olga’s Coffee Shop, located in front of Voodoo restaurant.

In July, there will be an Art Exhibition installed at Pacific Park entitled, “Colores y Texturas para una Poema”, featuring paintings by Costa Rican Artist, Felix Murillo, www.felixmurillo.com and Peruvian glass pieces by Andrea Amano, www.amanoglass.com. The exhibit is open to the public Monday – Thursday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss the opening, July 3, with live music at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Elena Lamíquiz at 8361.5719 or 8857.7224.

Tamarindo’s 10th Annual “Robert August Surf n’ Turf” tournament will be held this year from July 29 – August 1, at Hacienda Pinilla. Registration will be July 28, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at the Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas. July 29, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., is the surf competition and lunch at Lola’s, with a 7 p.m. Sushi Dinner. On July 30, at 9 a.m., is the Hacienda Pinilla golf tournament, followed by a 9 p.m. cocktail party. There will also be boat rides to Witches and Ollies (surf permitting) on August 1 – 2. Entry fee is $250 with all proceeds to benefit CEPIA. For more information, visit http://endlessfun.com/surfnturf/ or contact Sandrine at cepiadirector@racsa.co.cr.

Happy Snapper and King Mortgage will host the 3rd Annual July 4th Softball Bash at the Happy Snapper Field located in Brasilito, with the first pitch starting at 1 p.m. The day will also include other games such as Horseshoes, Griabbles, and Bocci, to be followed by an Evening of Live Music as well as 25% off your dinner at Happy Snapper. For more information, please call 2654.4413 or 8707.9939.

Tamarindo Recycles would like to thank Witches Rock Surf Camp for donating the funds for five new recycling barrels that have been added in front of El Coconut Restaurant. Tamarindo Recycles is currently taking donations, please contact them at tamarindorecycles@gmail.com.

Openings:

Aroma Café amp; Lounge opened last month across from Pacific Park by newcomers Ed and Catherine Le Blanc. They will serve breakfast, lunch, and bocas from 9 a.m. –- 9 p.m. daily, except Mondays. For more information, please contact them at 2653.4339 or aromacafelounge@hotmail.com. Stop in for a coffee or bite to eat and introduce yourself.

Serving French Bistro Fare with a focus on fresh Costa Rican Seafood and starting at 6:30 a.m., the Tamarindo Preserve’s Langosta Beach Club restaurant, located on the road to Langosta, is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Langosta Beach Club Bar is also open at the same time each day as the restaurant. For more information, please call 2653.1127, or Arnoldo 8372.4444, or Magli 8879.2020.

Tamarindo welcomes the new owners, George Van Engelen and his son, Nico, to Kahiki Restaurant. They will do breakfast and lunch deliveries, and will host a happy hour with 800 colones beer, half price drinks, and free bocas from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. each day. On Fridays, Jesse Bishop will play live music to kick off the weekend. You can find them on Facebook under the name “Kahiki” or call their restaurant at 2653.4263.

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