Dia de los Muertos - Mascarada tradicional de los Ticos

Koki Beach did huge papier mache' masks for the Day of the Dead or Halloween including a witch, skull and a diablito. In Costa Rica its traditionally called Dia de las Mascaras and this article in the leading daily newspaper describes this long tradition. Koki Beach is of course happy to take part in this historic tradition and keeping it alive. (Article in Spanish)

http://www.nacion.com/2011-10-31/AldeaGlobal/nuevos-personajes--lsquo-se-cuelan-rsquo--en-las-mascaradas-tradicionales.aspx

El Dia de los Muertos

Koki Beach recognized at national awards ceremony

Koki Beach wins national recognition for its contributions for the environment and social work in awards ceremony recognizing businesses and institutions that improves the living conditions for inhabitants. (Spanish)

En XIX edicion del Premio "Aportes al Mejoramiento de la Calidad de Vida" recebimos reconocimiento por nuestra "contribucion al ambiente y participacion social". El premio es un reconocimiento par las personas que realizan contribuciones al mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de sus semejantes, por medio de actividades economicas, sociales, ambientales y productivas. La Defensoria de los Habitantes en conjunto con las universidades estatales y el Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE) organizan el premio.

l objectivo del Premio es contribuir a perfilar una mejor sociedad basada en;
* La solidaridad contributiva y de seguro social.
* La proteccion, conservacion y uso sostenible de los recursos
* La equidad de genero
* La tolerancia de las diferencias

http://www.nacion.com/2011-10-20/AldeaGlobal/autoridades-premian-aportes-para-mejorar-la-calidad-de-vida.aspx

Costariquissíma !

As the Brazilian football team headed by Ronaldinho arrived in Costa Rica for a friendly game against the Ticos Koki Beach also got into the spotlight when mentioned by TV hostess Diana Bouth in the Carioca media as a spot to visit in the beach side village of Puerto Viejo, Caribesur. She travelled with her 5 year old son Pedro;

"KoKi Beach “Um clube de praia com restaurante requintado, que fica em um trecho mais badalado do litoral. Ali o Pedro sempre encontrava outras crianças para brincar.”

“KoKi Beach "A beach club with a refined restaurant, located on the most lively piece of the coast. There, Pedro always found other kids to play with.” Waterfront Town, Center