October Low Season Means Business Closures, Specials for Locals and Long Overdue Lifeguard Training Program in Tamarindo
By Tamarindo Community Reporter, Liisa Vexler
October 10th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The rain has finally started to fall in Tamarindo. At this time of year, the tourist industry expects a slowdown and businesses take the time to refurbish their premises or take a much needed break. In some cases, businesses stay open hoping to capitalize on the needs of the local market. They offer resident discounts or simply keep their doors open, hoping that few options means that they will stay busy ‘enough’.
During this time, Tamarindo will benefit from a lifeguard training program that is taking place from October 6th and 14th, 2014. It is an 80-hour accredited program hosted by Seafari Costa Rica and Hang 10 Distribution. Lifeguards have not been present in Tamarindo since 2008 when the short-lived lifeguard program lost its funding.
The Tamarindo community has been calling for lifeguards since they disappeared in 2008. As one of Costa Rica’s most known surf breaks, especially popular among beginners, safety is paramount. This training program means that lifeguards will be available and residents and businesses are hopeful that the funding follows.
Here is the current list of business closures and specials for the month of October:
Tamarindo businesses that are closed this month
Pangas – reopens October 15th
Colette’s – Flower and gift shop re-opens October 15
La Princesa Cafe – closed until Nov 2nd
Asian Fusion – closed last week of October
El Coconut closed October 20th for the rest of the month
Tamarindo businesses offering deals for locals this month
Luxury spa Los Altos de Eros is offering 30% its Spa Day offering. This includes transportation ,three full-length treatments including 90 minute massage, and a three course lunch with wine. Regular price $250; seasonal special $175.
Accelerated Muscle Therapy will be closed until November with the exception of a few days reserved for existing clients.
Sean Davis Photography specializes in architectural and product photography. For the month of October, Sean is offering free aerial drone photos with a house or condo architectural shoot. This is ideal for business owners who want to refresh their property’s photos for the coming high season.
Tamarindo Family Photos regularly offers a basic sunset package which includes a photo session at Tamarindo or Langosta beach and between 100-250 professionally processed photos for high resolution for printing. This month, photographer Genna Robustelli is offering two 8” x 10” professional prints with this package.
Longboards BBQ is offering 10% off for locals throughout the month of October if you mention the “local special”.
Eat at Joe’s at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp is offering buy one, get one half-off casados along with all day happy hour pitchers every Tuesday this month.
El Coconut is offering HAPPY DAY (10am-6pm) $2 beers & $3 todays cocktail, but closed October 20th for the rest of the month.
Jaime Peligro Bookstore has a special on weekly themed books 3 for $10. Go in and find out what this week’s theme is.
Revive Wellness Center at Langosta Beach Club is offering all group classes $10 for locals. Includes Beach Boot Camp, Surfset and Yoga.
Liisa Vexler is the author of The Family Freedom Project: A Step-By-Step Guide to Living Abroad with Kids. From Dream to Plan to Reality.
On their honeymoon, Liisa and her husband fell in love with Costa Rica. They designed their lifestyles so it could eventually become their home. She now speaks and writes about their experience in addition to managing her busy medical writing business.
Liisa lives with her husband and two sons in Tamarindo where she is currently working on her second book. Connect with her on Twitter, on Facebook, or on Google+.
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