Tamarindo, The Most Sustainable In Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s sustainability plan is larger than any other country. The Central American government is committed to ecological practices and promoting the well-being of its residents. Costa Rica’s sustainability plan combines the practices of local and global economies, human rights, and the conservation of cultural heritage.

Costa Rica is on the right path to finding a reliable balance between a healthy environment, a strong economy, and a dynamic and fair society. Costa Rican people understand that it’s possible to continue current economic needs without failure for the next generations.

The Costa Rican experience in how our world can be intertwined with the needs of nature, giving lasting benefits to human society and our economy. This country is operated by a progressive leader, transitioning forward to create the future we want for our children.

Costa Rica’s sustainability initiatives have paid off both environmentally and economically. The Central American country has maintained a high level of biodiversity while its economy has seen steady economic growth over the past 25 years. As a result, Costa Ricans enjoy one of the highest living standards in Latin America.

Tamarindo is a well-managed tourist destination, with a sustainable community participation and diverse products primarily geared towards family entertainment. Local Tamarindo investors have established three priority projects to be completed within a period of five years.

Projects are focused on the management of solid waste and sewage, sidewalks, cycle paths and access to the beach. They also have a new promotional approach to show reasons to visit Tamarindo, driven by the local culture.

“As of today, what I can say is that there is a clear before and after for Tamarindo, thanks to the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Board,” said Hernan Imhoff, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism of Tamarindo. Imhoff acknowledged that through an agreement with ICT and the Ministry of Public Security.

Sylvie Durán Salvatierra, Minister of Culture and Youth, and ICT partner in this program, said that they are aware of Santa Cruz’s cultural offerings (where Tamarindo is located) and to determine what will be promoted. “Reviving the cultural tourism link between Tamarindo, Santa Cruz and Nicoya is very important in order to develop numerous resources that will strengthen the identity and development of the cultural enterprises in these districts within the next five years.”

Santa Cruz is number one of cultural practices unique to Guanacaste, traditions such as Black Christ of Esquipulas, coyol wine, traditional national celebrations, and being identified as “the folkloric city of Costa Rica”. In Nicoya, the Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated in December with the well-known “Baile de la Yegüita”, a mixture of indigenous and Catholic traditions, as well as the Tortilla Festival in July. In both districts, there are eight buildings that have been declared architectural heritage buildings, including the church of San Blas de Nicoya, the biggest colonial church in the country, which is undergoing a facelift until next July.

Tamarindo, located in the Santa Cruz district of Guanacaste, is one of the main spots of our country. It spans 1.3 km with a large concentration of tourism supply and demand and is a final destination for domestic and international tourists.

Costa Rica has identified 32 Tourism Development Centres throughout the country. These centers are known as local destinations and are the tourism areas where the concentration of attractions, plants, tourist infrastructure, and general services leads to a more or less constant flow of overnight tourists.