Comments on: Flooding Slams Caribbean Coast; Bridge Out to Puerto Viejo

By: Dennis and Christy

Dennis and Christy — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:58:21 +0000

We both arrived to Puerto Viejo Nov. 18th Tuesday evening by bus, it was dark and locals swarmed on us to “escort” us to our hotel. We arrived at Cabinas Guaranas (nice folks) and went out for a decent dinner. The next day it started pouring down rain. We spent the rest of that day in our hotel. We felt a strong earthquake that night. The next day it was still pouring down and we decided to leave, although locals thought the rain would stop. We went to La Fortuna for 3 nights where it was cloudy but very little rain. We then took a taxi to Tamarindo (TamaGringo as some locals call it). The sun made a brief appearance. Finally we decided to settle in here at Junquilal, the weather has been sunny with some clouds. We can’t say that we’d recommend the Hotel Castile El Divertido, but the Iguanazul Hotel has been wonderful.

By: morgan hradecky

morgan hradecky — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:43:29 +0000

Thanks alot, Yha Paul the crazy Czech is my dad glad to hear he is ok.
cheers and good luck to you all! I hope to see you around xmas.

By: Luca lombroso

Luca lombroso — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:16:38 +0000

Yo estaba algunos días en Puerto viejo el verano pasado y es triste ver este desastre. Envío mis saludos a las personas afectadas y tratar como lo que pueda para ayudar a la difusión de las noticias en mi blog personal.

Mi trabajo es en el cambio climatico y soy mucho preocupado por lo futuro de nostra tierra: los desastro son in aumento però my nacio, italia, ahora no es en acordo por reducir los gases (serra) (greenhouse gases): esto no es buone por mi porque los govierno y mucha industria piensa a los dinero ahora y no a lo bien por nostros futuro.

Espero que la pura vida volve pronto en CR y Caribe.
saludos da Italia

By: Editor

Editor — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:30:58 +0000

Hi Morgan –

That area is fine — just came from there. And vehicles are still getting through down there too since it’s before the bridge out to Puerto Viejo.

The worst hit areas are up in the mountains where the water doesn’t drain as well.

Is your father Paul? I saw him walking the day before yesterday — seemed wet but fine!

Doug.

By: dominique schot

dominique schot — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:03:40 +0000

i will like to thanks the ICE crew and all the volunteers of Manzanillo the Maxi boys to work so hard to restablish the lights You are great guys 6 poles went down they did work ed in pouring rain they are our heroes

By: morgan hradecky

morgan hradecky — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:59:23 +0000

My father lives past La Perla negra on the bar has anyone heard from Pavel? His phone is off. If anyone has info on this please reply.

WORRIED SON!

By: Caribbean Hatch

Caribbean Hatch — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:53:19 +0000

Phil: Our web site keeps a complete, up-to-date report on road and bridge closures in the area. Check out: http://www.tropicalreservations-cr.com/b/?cat=12

Gustavo: Flooding is normal in this area, but not to the extent we have had this year. Occassional the Caribbean gets beat up every 4 or 5 years, with this on was more extensive and many long term locals are saying they’ve never seen it quite like this (barring the earthquake of 1991, that is) speaking of which:

That was a 6.2 mag earthquake over on the Pacific side down by the Panama border – it was felt through most of the country. We get occassional tremors, just to let us know that the tectonic plates are still lubricated. It’s a good thing. Better to have small tremors than plates getting stuck… -Hatch

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:54:57 +0000

Anyone felt the earthquake last Wedensday night? It sure felt strong. I’m new to Puerto Viejo. Are earthquakes and floods normal for this part of Costa Rica?

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:11:13 +0000

Hi, we just drove as far as the Rio Estrella past Penshurt and confirmed that the bridge is open and fine. The earlier rumours that the bridge was closed and they were transporting people in boats across the river must have been completely false.

On the way home we talked to the attendant at the Penshurst gas station and to a JAPDEV (National Roads Dept) employee and they both confirmed that the road to Limon is completely open.

By: phil

phil — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:31:17 +0000

does anyone know if it’s still possible to get to Limon from Puerto Viejo. are any other bridges out between Puerto Viejo and Limon. is it possible to get to san jose from Limon. would really appreciate any info!!! yours, phil in puerto viejo!