The Windstar Cruiseship, outside of the port of Caldera.
Everyone knows Lola the Pig, from Avellanas. She's always out on the beach, checking out the hot surfers.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Guest Shots
The Windstar Cruiseship, outside of the port of Caldera.
Everyone knows Lola the Pig, from Avellanas. She's always out on the beach, checking out the hot surfers.
SPECIAL REPORTS ~ A few good causes to support…
Sadly, heavy rain last week lead to widespread flooding and landslides in the south of Costa Rica and Northern Panama - many people have lost everything. Thousands of people have had to leave their homes and there is an estimated $77 million worth of damage to crops, infrastructure and community buildings such as schools and clinics.
Indigenous people have been the worst hit as they rely heavily on small crops to gain a small income and feed themselves and their families - many people are now without crops to feed their families. Please consider helping those affected by the floods by donating money or bringing over some supplies (either yourself or through anyone who you know is coming to Costa Rica over the coming weeks) - this is something very real and something happening right at this very moment. You have a choice and we urge you to help in whatever way you are able to, no matter how small. ~ Tropical Adventures
** CR Surf Travel Co. will match the first $50 for a donation made to help them. After sending them the funds, email us and we'll forward our gift as well.
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Project Green Jungle. (Facebook) Hey everyone, We need your help in order to to see our goals become a reality. Tom, one of our directors, is there now with fellow members of our organization starting the beginning phases of our work with the Bri-Bri of Kacharbri. In order for us to start building our facility, which will supply jobs to the indigenous of the area, we need donations from our supporters. Being that we are a non-profit we cannot do this without you. We now have 317 members on Facebook. If we could all donate just $10 that would help our progress tremendously! All of the money donated will go directly to the progress of the facility. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. Thank you all - Heather Trott, Volunteer Coordinator, Project Green Jungle
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CEPIA will host a Christmas Party December 20th for 350 children from less privileged backgrounds in the community salon of Huacas. Contact Laetitia Deweer if you wish to participate or donate items to the party. To learn more go to www.cepiacostarica.org or call 506-8301-8282 or 2653-8533.
Indigenous people have been the worst hit as they rely heavily on small crops to gain a small income and feed themselves and their families - many people are now without crops to feed their families. Please consider helping those affected by the floods by donating money or bringing over some supplies (either yourself or through anyone who you know is coming to Costa Rica over the coming weeks) - this is something very real and something happening right at this very moment. You have a choice and we urge you to help in whatever way you are able to, no matter how small. ~ Tropical Adventures
** CR Surf Travel Co. will match the first $50 for a donation made to help them. After sending them the funds, email us and we'll forward our gift as well.
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Project Green Jungle. (Facebook) Hey everyone, We need your help in order to to see our goals become a reality. Tom, one of our directors, is there now with fellow members of our organization starting the beginning phases of our work with the Bri-Bri of Kacharbri. In order for us to start building our facility, which will supply jobs to the indigenous of the area, we need donations from our supporters. Being that we are a non-profit we cannot do this without you. We now have 317 members on Facebook. If we could all donate just $10 that would help our progress tremendously! All of the money donated will go directly to the progress of the facility. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. Thank you all - Heather Trott, Volunteer Coordinator, Project Green Jungle
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CEPIA will host a Christmas Party December 20th for 350 children from less privileged backgrounds in the community salon of Huacas. Contact Laetitia Deweer if you wish to participate or donate items to the party. To learn more go to www.cepiacostarica.org or call 506-8301-8282 or 2653-8533.
TOP NEWS & EVENTS
The Second date for the Circuito Nacional surf contest will be in Tamarindo on December 12-14th. This contest is hosted by Witchs Rock Surf Camp.
--> The Surfrider Foundation Tamarindo Chapter will host a Double Beach Cleanup on Saturday December 13th. For Tamarindo neighbors, meet in front of the Iguana Surf parking lot. And for the Langosta residents - meet on the beach in front of the Barcelo - both at 9 a.m. Thanks for participating!! If you're interested in Recycling in Tamarindo, click here.
--> Parties around Tamarindo - Dec. 28th, Espinar Brother’s Infamous Party in Liberia with DJ Bob Sinclair & Soundswell DJ’s. For more info www.publicitycr.com. AND Dec. 31st, New Year’s Eve at Aqua Discotheque with DJ Karlos Elizondo (MEX) & Soundswell DJ’s. BAR ONE will also throw a New Year's bash. Look for details to come.
--> Parties around Jaco - New Years Eve Party featuring Delta Wave (tentative) and the Flying Eyes (tentative) at Hotel Doce Lunas. These two bands bring a combination of influences ranging from Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground. Also, on 12/13 - Allfest Electric Music Festival (Rave), featuring DJ Sweetbo, DJ Espy and as well as several international Djs.
--> Wind Star 7-Day - Puerto Caldera Roundtrip January 24 & 31; February 28; March 7, 2009. Itinerary: Puerto Caldera, At Sea, San Juan Del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Drake, Curu, Tortuga Island, Puerto Caldera. From $1,799 per person. Contact travel@ crsurf.com for details. Visit - www.windstar.com for more Costa Rica cruise options.
--> "Pura Vida Health" , Tamarindo's own unique marketplace of certified organic, organic, homegrown fresh produce and local handmade products and crafts is born! The fair is set to kick off January 8, 9 and 10 and run every two weeks (Thursdays 1pm-4pm, Friday and Saturdays 8:30am-noon). They have graciously been given use of the Vodoo Lounge Art Zentro's back garden bar to host this epic bi-monthly event. (directly behind Vodoo Lounge, next to Plaza Conchal, across from Cabinas Coral Reef) Help them bring a place to be happy and healthy together to our community. More information will come soon about the kick off party on January 8th 2009.
--> The tourism tax of $15 per plane ticket purchased from outside of Costa Rica has passed through the legislature. This replaces a 3.39% tax on hotel rooms. The money raised goes to the ICT, which uses the funds to promote tourism and sustainable practices. The $26 exit tax is still in place. No mention yet on exactly when the additional fee will be added.
--> The Surfrider Foundation Tamarindo Chapter will host a Double Beach Cleanup on Saturday December 13th. For Tamarindo neighbors, meet in front of the Iguana Surf parking lot. And for the Langosta residents - meet on the beach in front of the Barcelo - both at 9 a.m. Thanks for participating!! If you're interested in Recycling in Tamarindo, click here.
--> Parties around Tamarindo - Dec. 28th, Espinar Brother’s Infamous Party in Liberia with DJ Bob Sinclair & Soundswell DJ’s. For more info www.publicitycr.com. AND Dec. 31st, New Year’s Eve at Aqua Discotheque with DJ Karlos Elizondo (MEX) & Soundswell DJ’s. BAR ONE will also throw a New Year's bash. Look for details to come.
--> Parties around Jaco - New Years Eve Party featuring Delta Wave (tentative) and the Flying Eyes (tentative) at Hotel Doce Lunas. These two bands bring a combination of influences ranging from Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground. Also, on 12/13 - Allfest Electric Music Festival (Rave), featuring DJ Sweetbo, DJ Espy and as well as several international Djs.
--> Wind Star 7-Day - Puerto Caldera Roundtrip January 24 & 31; February 28; March 7, 2009. Itinerary: Puerto Caldera, At Sea, San Juan Del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Drake, Curu, Tortuga Island, Puerto Caldera. From $1,799 per person. Contact travel@ crsurf.com for details. Visit - www.windstar.com for more Costa Rica cruise options.
--> "Pura Vida Health" , Tamarindo's own unique marketplace of certified organic, organic, homegrown fresh produce and local handmade products and crafts is born! The fair is set to kick off January 8, 9 and 10 and run every two weeks (Thursdays 1pm-4pm, Friday and Saturdays 8:30am-noon). They have graciously been given use of the Vodoo Lounge Art Zentro's back garden bar to host this epic bi-monthly event. (directly behind Vodoo Lounge, next to Plaza Conchal, across from Cabinas Coral Reef) Help them bring a place to be happy and healthy together to our community. More information will come soon about the kick off party on January 8th 2009.
--> The tourism tax of $15 per plane ticket purchased from outside of Costa Rica has passed through the legislature. This replaces a 3.39% tax on hotel rooms. The money raised goes to the ICT, which uses the funds to promote tourism and sustainable practices. The $26 exit tax is still in place. No mention yet on exactly when the additional fee will be added.
SHOP DEALS
The CRSurf Shop is having a Pre-Holiday sale. Free shipping in the continental U.S., and everything has been discounted from 5-15%. Find boardbags, books, backpacks, maps, and straps - all you need for your next trip.
WOW Surf Shop in Jaco has a Christmas special running right now and if you spend 50000 colones or 90$ [not including boards] in their store you will receive 1 of 100 raffle tickets [only 42 left as of today] for a brand new Channel Islands up to 6’6” from their store stock including the new ROOKIE model which is A1's newest release and should go nuts in beachbreak
WOW Surf Shop in Jaco has a Christmas special running right now and if you spend 50000 colones or 90$ [not including boards] in their store you will receive 1 of 100 raffle tickets [only 42 left as of today] for a brand new Channel Islands up to 6’6” from their store stock including the new ROOKIE model which is A1's newest release and should go nuts in beachbreak
HOTEL SPECIALS
Tamarindo - The oceanfront Tamarindo Diria is offering 35% off rooms until 12/24. Standard rooms from $79, sunset view from $103. Then for January through April save 25%. Contact us for availability.
Santa Teresa - Blue Surf Sanctuary has teamed with up Billabong Surf Camps and will be hosting a "Surf with a Pro Camp in 2009" They are also offering 10% off their surf packages, but you need to let them know you heard about it from CRSURF and ask to sign up for their newsletter.
LATEST AIRLINES DEALS
LAX to LIR $318 Dec 12 - 21 on American Airlines
LGA to LIR $488 Dec 13 - 20 on US Airways
MIA to LIR $400 Feb 18-22 on LACSA
LAX to SJO <$374 any date between 12/2 and 12/10 on American Airlines
MIA to SJO <$229.00 a few dates in mid to late January to early February *
MCO to SJO <$308 a few dates in mid to late January to early February *
* Thanks to our travel partners at Tico Travel, ONE BOARD FLIES FOR FREE on American Airlines flights from Miami or Orlando to San Jose! Seats are filling up fast so do not delay - contact us today.
--> Fight Airline Surfboard Charges Sick of paying airline surcharges for your board? Join the Surfboard Airline Petition to speak out against airline carriers that have banned surfboards.
LGA to LIR $488 Dec 13 - 20 on US Airways
MIA to LIR $400 Feb 18-22 on LACSA
LAX to SJO <$374 any date between 12/2 and 12/10 on American Airlines
MIA to SJO <$229.00 a few dates in mid to late January to early February *
MCO to SJO <$308 a few dates in mid to late January to early February *
* Thanks to our travel partners at Tico Travel, ONE BOARD FLIES FOR FREE on American Airlines flights from Miami or Orlando to San Jose! Seats are filling up fast so do not delay - contact us today.
--> Fight Airline Surfboard Charges Sick of paying airline surcharges for your board? Join the Surfboard Airline Petition to speak out against airline carriers that have banned surfboards.
Environmental Group Spotlight
Tropical Adventures provides volunteer tour packages for individuals, families and groups interested in exploring the culture, language and natural beauty of Costa Rica. Their local volunteer projects offer the adventure of a lifetime for those willing to share their love, skills and time with those less fortunate.Current Conservation and Wildlife Projects
* Monte Alto Natural Reserve
* Camaronal Sea Turtle Project
* Wildlife Rescue Center
Their goals are to:
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Support the inherent value of the individual
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Reduce poverty and injustice
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Help communities achieve sustainable growth
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Create safe environments
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Promote international learning and cooperation
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Foster personal and worldwide Peace
Every community around the world faces the fundamental challenge to create social and economic systems that promote peace, human welfare and the sustainability of the environment on which life depends. They meet this challenge by supporting and encouraging initiatives by those living and working closest to where the problems are located.
They promote collaboration among diverse individuals, nonprofit, government and businesses from the local area and around the world, as well as from every level of society. Their experience shows such activities help build common understanding, bring forward and reinforce the inherent value of the individual, strengthen a sense of local and worldwide community, and ultimately enable people to improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to society.
To contact Tropical Adventures, call 1-800-832-9419 or +011-506-2574-4412.
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