The surfers and swimmers of the popular beach town of Tamarindo may once again rely on the watchful eye of three recently reinstated lifeguards.
Thanks to a program that was put back into the circulation last month, officials strategically placed three new towers on the most needed spots of tamarindo's beach. The three towers will have on duty life guards from 6am till 6pm seven days a week ensuring the safety of all its visitors.
The program was brought to life after officials were able to collect $2500 from local hotels and community businesses. All lifeguards are to be certified by the National Association of lifeguards in Costa Rica and receive instruction on first aid, special saving techniques and other important details regarding this practice.
This type of service is vital to a beach such as Tamarindo, who receives anywhere from 100 to 150 surfers a day, foreign and domestic. Many beaches throughout Costa Rica do not account with a life guard organization and may have had to pay the price by loosing swimmers and surfers to rip currents.
In the next coming weeks the association to Better Tamarindo, run by the National chamber of tourism will try to bring the amount up to $3000 to cover all additional details and expenses and ensure that Costa Ricans and tourists receive adequate protection.