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The building where the Municipality of Nicoya today operates holds a very important historic value to the province of Guanacaste and therefore Costa Rica.

On July 25th, 1824, the people from the province of Guanacaste gathered at the Nicoya’s Cabildo to sign the document which stated their desire to be part of the newly formed Republic of Costa Rica just after Central America’s independence from Spain.

The Cabildo, which gets its name from the colonial era’s city council, is located on the south side of the Nicoya central park.  When Central America finally declared its independence from Spain, the region of Guanacaste was left to decide whether to join Nicaragua or Costa Rica.

The people of Guanacaste gathered at this historic building in 1824 and decided that Costa Rica provided the opportunities they required.

The Cabildo of Nicoya today is sadly deteriorated and humbly shelters the Municipality’s offices.  However, the local community has requested that the Municipality set aside a substantial budget to renovate the building and set aside a hall for the city council sessions in honor of its historic use.

Up to two years ago, one of the building’s salons was used to display several cultural activities and artwork during the celebration of the province’s annexation.  However locals are saddened by its lack of care and renovation.

The Municipality has confirmed that a project to renovate the historic building is in the works and that by January 2009 the city council can expect to go into session at the Cabildo of Nicoya.

written by fernando \\ tags: Cabildo of Nicoya, Hotels in Guanacaste, Municipality of Nicoya

Located in Costa Rica Northern Pacific Coast, at just a few minutes south from Tamarindo Beach, is Playa Langosta.

Langosta Beach is a very well known beach to surfers due to its proximity to the mouth of an estuary. This gives the area a great surf break which attract surfers from the area and who want to get away from the more crowded Tamarindo Beach.

The shoreline is mostly rocky and has a few areas of sandy beach. The surrounding vegetation and wildlife give the beach its charm and perfect location for relaxing under the sun or for a nice walk on the sand.

Playa Langosta offers very nice bed and breakfast lodging as well as beach resort accommodations for reasonable prices. Although mostly peaceful, Playa Langosta can get pretty crowded on the weekends with locals and tourists alike looking for a great spot to unwind.

The area is also gaining popularity among real estate developers who have found this beach to be a great place for exclusive beachfront luxury homes and condos. Its white sand and proximity to the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia has given the beach a privileged spot among investors and buyers.

Dramatic sunsets and seasonal leatherback turtle nesting makes Playa Langosta must see beach when in Costa Rica.

The Cala Luna hotel in Playa Langosta is the spot !

written by fernando \\ tags: Cabildo of Nicoya, Cala Luna Hotel in Playa Langosta, Hotels in Guanacaste