Comments for The Talamanca News http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news Local News from the Caribe Sur: Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo, BriBri, Punta Uva and all spots inbetween Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:50:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by Sarah B http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2304 Sarah B Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:50:58 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2304 I recently visited these areas and LOVED the beautiful scenery and the amazing people who live here. It would be horrible for any of these businesses to be destroyed. Is there anything we can do to help stop it? Please email me at thesarahb@gmail.com I recently visited these areas and LOVED the beautiful scenery and the amazing people who live here. It would be horrible for any of these businesses to be destroyed. Is there anything we can do to help stop it? Please email me at thesarahb@gmail.com

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by Katt Pollard http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2283 Katt Pollard Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:35:21 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2283 Koki Beach restaurant and bar is a fantastic establishment that serves excellent food and drinks and plays great music. the building is in good repair and demolishing it would be a waste of precious wood (something that Costa Rica prides itself on not wasting). as a recent visitor of several months I took great pleasure in enjoying all of the beachfront amenities to enjoy the view. El Diamonte store was a blessing as it was so close to where I stayed and provided a valuable service close to the beach. I agree with Maria that at the least these buildings could be put to a better use to serve the public or perhaps concession could be granted with a fee and perhaps a penalty for not applying ahead for the concession application. As a tourist i can say that alot of the "flavour" of Puerto Viejo and cauhuita will be lost with the removal of the buildings. Koki Beach restaurant and bar is a fantastic establishment that serves excellent food and drinks and plays great music. the building is in good repair and demolishing it would be a waste of precious wood (something that Costa Rica prides itself on not wasting). as a recent visitor of several months I took great pleasure in enjoying all of the beachfront amenities to enjoy the view. El Diamonte store was a blessing as it was so close to where I stayed and provided a valuable service close to the beach. I agree with Maria that at the least these buildings could be put to a better use to serve the public or perhaps concession could be granted with a fee and perhaps a penalty for not applying ahead for the concession application. As a tourist i can say that alot of the “flavour” of Puerto Viejo and cauhuita will be lost with the removal of the buildings.

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by lynn sheridan http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 lynn sheridan Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:07:54 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2282 I know officials have released the names of nine buildings in this most recent list of demolitions, but what of the other 76 that I see mentioned in the news articles? Does anyone know what they are? I know officials have released the names of nine buildings in this most recent list of demolitions, but what of the other 76 that I see mentioned in the news articles? Does anyone know what they are?

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by Fraluchi http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2281 Fraluchi Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:51:12 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2281 The destruction of Suerre and Las Palmas hotels was, IMHO, a personal revenge of some Limón based officials against the (now deceased)Jan Kalina. Some Minaet officials with more common sense, who felt that the boat was being rocked excessively, were recently suspended from their job. Mirenem annals and court decisions dating between 1991 and 1996 if still available (i.e. not destroyed)at their San Jose biblioteca, may give some insight to the sources of to-day's consequences. The destruction of Suerre and Las Palmas hotels was, IMHO, a personal revenge of some Limón based officials against the (now deceased)Jan Kalina. Some Minaet officials with more common sense, who felt that the boat was being rocked excessively, were recently suspended from their job.
Mirenem annals and court decisions dating between 1991 and 1996 if still available (i.e. not destroyed)at their San Jose biblioteca, may give some insight to the sources of to-day’s consequences.

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by Camille http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2276 Camille Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:43:27 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2276 Anyone who has seen the rubble that once was the Hotel Las Palmas in Punta Uva can testify how devastating this will be. First of all, no one can afford to actually clean up the demolition, making the entire area look like the ghetto, just like Las Palmas. Don't even get me started on how it will destroy the local economy and culture. Anyone who has seen the rubble that once was the Hotel Las Palmas in Punta Uva can testify how devastating this will be. First of all, no one can afford to actually clean up the demolition, making the entire area look like the ghetto, just like Las Palmas. Don’t even get me started on how it will destroy the local economy and culture.

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by lizzle http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 lizzle Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:47:23 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2275 I agree with rebeca and maria..is so sad that the people who work for the goberment dont care at all about the state of limon..they do things like this with out any concerns off what effects this wil have on the community..specialy in places where is so dificult to get a job due to the lack of investers..! I be here to do anything to stop this.. BS Accions and support the people the people of puerto viejo against this mosters.! I agree with rebeca and maria..is so sad that the people who work for the goberment dont care at all about the state of limon..they do things like this with out any concerns off what effects this wil have on the community..specialy in places where is so dificult to get a job due to the lack of investers..! I be here to do anything to stop this.. BS Accions and support the people the people of puerto viejo against this mosters.!

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by MARIA http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2274 MARIA Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:04:09 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2274 Al destruir los dos hoteles en Puerto Viejo, everything is a mess, they didn´t clean anything, the beach look so bad now, the Government could take care nowww, what they did not all these years, what done is done, they could use those buildings for an activity of interest for local, residents and tourist people (librarys, tourist center, social activities ... schools, sanitary, and a long etc ...). this is such a bad action rule reference, I heard it so much from tourist people, To destroy is never a good action. Whats next for those places?? new big hotels ?? I hope a positive action is done about this. Al destruir los dos hoteles en Puerto Viejo, everything is a mess, they didn´t clean anything, the beach look so bad now, the Government could take care nowww, what they did not all these years, what done is done, they could use those buildings for an activity of interest for local, residents and tourist people (librarys, tourist center, social activities … schools, sanitary, and a long etc …). this is such a bad action rule reference, I heard it so much from tourist people,
To destroy is never a good action.
Whats next for those places??
new big hotels ??

I hope a positive action is done about this.

]]> Comment on New Puerto Viejo High School Designs Generate Excitement by joseline http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/02/29/new-puerto-viejo-high-school-designs-generate-excitement/comment-page-1/#comment-2273 joseline Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:31:13 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1153#comment-2273 Costa Rica has a law which prohibits construction within 200 meters of the coast - so how it is possible that the new school building will be built just beside the road?? this is still the 200 meter ZONE. ?? Costa Rica has a law which prohibits construction within 200 meters of the coast – so how it is possible that the new school building will be built just beside the road?? this is still the 200 meter
ZONE. ??

]]> Comment on Demolition Orders Issued for Nine Buildings Deemed in Violation of Maritime Zone by Rebecca Richmond http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/04/01/demolition-orders-issued-for-nine-business-deemed-in-violation-of-maritime-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-2272 Rebecca Richmond Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:21:43 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1177#comment-2272 It is certainly true that this action will create extreme distrust of the Costa Rican legal system which will definitely harm investment not only in the Talamanca but elsewhere in Costa Rica. I will work my hardest to bring awareness of these actions to the United States public. It is beyond understanding especially on the heals of a visit to the United States from President Chinchilla recently to ask for increased investment in Costa Rica. It is certainly true that this action will create extreme distrust of the Costa Rican legal system which will definitely harm investment not only in the Talamanca but elsewhere in Costa Rica. I will work my hardest to bring awareness of these actions to the United States public. It is beyond understanding especially on the heals of a visit to the United States from President Chinchilla recently to ask for increased investment in Costa Rica.

]]> Comment on Spot a Turtle Nest? Here’s What To Do by Sandy http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2012/03/21/spot-a-turtle-nest-heres-what-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-2270 Sandy Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:10:05 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=1167#comment-2270 Doug, Thank you so much for your reply. I must have misunderstood the poster I was referring to. We all truly enjoyed this area so much. We are planning a trip spring 2014. Will book a tour to see the turtles come ashore and be careful not to disturb their environment. The reason we choose this area was partially due to this site. We wanted a jungle/rainforest/beach vacation. We wanted to experience the environment, not be secluded in a/c,tv,phony room. The vacation was all we dreamed of(for over a year) and more. The 4 of us rode bikes everyday, swam, experienced every adventure offered that we could fit in(whitewater rafting, kayaking, jungle hikes, Panama tour, snorkeling, dolphin watch, punta mona trip, bri bri chocolate tour and iguana rescue, waterfalls, we enjoyed every moment in Costa Rica. People friendly, easy money exchange, easy language barrier. We can't wait to go back! Thank you to this website for all your information. I have passed it along to everyone I know. Doug, Thank you so much for your reply. I must have misunderstood the poster I was referring to. We all truly enjoyed this area so much. We are planning a trip spring 2014. Will book a tour to see the turtles come ashore and be careful not to disturb their environment. The reason we choose this area was partially due to this site. We wanted a jungle/rainforest/beach vacation. We wanted to experience the environment, not be secluded in a/c,tv,phony room. The vacation was all we dreamed of(for over a year) and more. The 4 of us rode bikes everyday, swam, experienced every adventure offered that we could fit in(whitewater rafting, kayaking, jungle hikes, Panama tour, snorkeling, dolphin watch, punta mona trip, bri bri chocolate tour and iguana rescue, waterfalls, we enjoyed every moment in Costa Rica. People friendly, easy money exchange, easy language barrier. We can’t wait to go back! Thank you to this website for all your information. I have passed it along to everyone I know.

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