In this Daily: A Walk Around Beach Town
Today is the first day of November, which marks the falling off of rainy season and the arrival of the dry season. An evening rain last night has left the trails smooth and well packed, with a clear early morning and temperatures in the high 70s inviting a ride out on the trails.
Progress on the Mercado Flats
North of the Santarena Hotel, the Mercado Flats are roofed, and being stuccoed. Most of the structural work is done here too, which will be followed by external finishes and interior design.
Along Paseo del Mar, the high tide brought steady, gentle waves lapping at the beach. From the porches looking out over the beachfront, the white noise of the surf and the soft ocean breeze provided a peaceful morning atmosphere.
Plaza Celaje in the morning light
The views into and out of Plaza Celaje on Calle Cartagena have been completed as well, and lay strung with the lights that will illuminate the areas in the evenings. The completion of the Cartagena Flats and the paving in this area are some of the details that have made this area feel whole and complete.
The view down Calle Cartagena towards Plaza Celaje. The string lights are the same as on the beach in front of Limonada, and add a similar starlight atmosphere
Further up Calle Cartagena, the completed homes and flats, as well as the addition paving and a few trees like the ceiba above are another addition that makes this area feel more lively and welcoming.
When returning after some time away, the progress around Beach Town can be surprising. On Calle Virginia, the structure of 4 Calle Virginia and 5 Calle Virginia both stand more than two stories tall now. Styrofoam coring shows the early stages of another level on 5 Calle Virginia.
Other details around town offer subtle changes that add to the beauty of town, like the walkway connecting Plaza Arbol to Calle Virginia. Hardscape is generally a supporting element that helps tie the neighborhood together, and it does so here. With this addition, Casa Nola, Casa Encantada, Paseo Arbol, and Calle Virginia integrate together as a part of town’s fabric.
Higher up on Calle Virginia, similar hardscaping is being done, a cohesive style with the paving on Calle Cartagena that continues upwards to connect to Paseo Punta Penca.
A Great Time to Visit
A view in the opposite direction, looking from Punta Penca down towards town. A colorful collection of tropical traditional architecture, comprised of walkable streets dotted with homes, shops, and restaurants, and all surrounded by the rejuvenated tropical dry forests of the 1000 acre reserve.
The arrival of the dry season, with consistent sun, welcoming clear waters, and vibrant greenery all around, is a great time to be in town.
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