Dreaming of a life immersed in nature, sustainability, and meaningful connections? Consider looking into intentional communities in Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers a breathtaking backdrop for intentional communities, where like-minded individuals come together to create a harmonious and purposeful way of life. At CommunityFinders, we’re excited to introduce you to a selection of intentional communities that embody the essence of regenerative living and social connection.
In this article, we’ll take you on a journey through intentional communities in Costa Rica, where the principles of permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and experiential learning thrive. Each community presents a unique focus, from sustainable living at VerdEnergia to conscious education at Rancho Mastatal.
Costa Rica’s lush landscapes and eco-friendly culture make it an ideal destination for those seeking a conscious and interconnected lifestyle. Our goal at CommunityFinders is to showcase the myriad connections we have to these intentional communities and provide you with the knowledge and expertise to find your community fit.
Also, check out the upcoming Ecovillage Tour in Costa Rica hosted by our partners at Ecovillage Tours. Journey to 14+ intentional communities over the course of two 9-day tours this January and kickstart your new year with a transformative experience.
13 Intentional Communities in Costa Rica
1. Alegría Village
San Mateo de Alajuela
Alegría Village is an international community dedicated to best practices in regenerative living and design. Nestled on 70 hectares of fertile farmland, Alegría includes extensive permaculture food forests with thousands of fruit trees, edible community gardens, and reforestation along the creeks.
Visit their website: https://www.alegriavillage.com/
2. Brave Earth
San Isidro de Peñas Blancas
Their prayer is to create an imprint of lived possibility in solidarity with all Life, in dialogue with the living planet, and in service to the collective transition. They are embodied through an experiential center, residential community, regenerative agricultural commons, and community resilience network. They have been in operation of the center since January 2021 and over the last few years, they have planted nearly 500 trees in their intentional food forest.
Explore more: https://www.braveearth.com/
3. Finca Vida Verde/Collectivo Tacotal
Los Aguacates
Collectivo Tacotal is a 25-family consensus-based ecovillage founded in 2008. The intentional community is based on the principles of permaculture, non-violence, ecological stewardship, and interconnectedness. The land is roughly 60 acres and runs along the majestic Rio Machuca which creates its eastern border. The community is made up of a diverse group of people from the US, Costa Rica, and Mexico with a shared love of music, earth-stewardship, and intentional gatherings.
Find out more: http://fincavidaverde.com/the-community/
4. EarthWaking Village
Platanillo
Their first Village was established on January 7, 2021, in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. They turned an old eco-lodge into an off-grid, Heaven on Earth experience. This gated Village features a restaurant and kitchen-turned gathering space, complete gym, art room, event stage and dance floor, 2 pools, playground, fire pit, rancho party space with pizza oven, yoga decks, creek on-site, and Nuyaca waterfalls and river in walking distance, 3000 sq ft greenhouse, food forest throughout the land, tea gardens surrounding each structure, mountain sunset views, well water pumped from spring, and solar power.
Visit them: https://www.earthwakingvillage.org
5. Holos
San José Province
Holos is a future-forward regenerative community with access to pioneering well-being programming and amenities. Including: 1. Private events, organic farm share, state-of-the-art holistic health facilities, and practitioners, 2. Stewardship programs to directly support the local community and neighbors, 3. Access to hospitality services creates a seamless living experience in harmony with the wellness and retreat center, 4. Rental management platform enables HOLOS owners to turn their homes into profitable investments.
Connect with them: https://holos.global/residences
6. La Ecovilla
Cabo Blanco, and San Mateo
La Ecovilla welcomes 43 families from 29 different countries. They built their home on this former cattle farmland, first transformed into an edible forest then organized with roads and general services by 2012. Located in the heart of Costa Rica’s fruit-growing region. Residents enjoy a peaceful land and a purposeful life dedicated to nature and each other’s care. Today there are many shared spaces, eco services, and activities.
Discover more: https://laecovilla.com/
7. Rancho Delicioso
Montezuma
An organic community of eco-minded artists, especially those involved in the performance arts and yoga. Currently, all the lots that have been sold are to people who are musicians, artists, etc. At the heart of Rancho Delicioso is an organic farm, part of which is owned by Anamaya Yoga Resort. Anamaya is investing in its own lots (1 1/4 acres) and is using another 2-3 acres for orchards and additional gardening.
Find out more: https://www.ranchodelicioso.com/
8. Rancho Mastatal
Mastatal
Rancho Mastatal is an education center, working permaculture farm, ecolodge, and community rooted in environmental sustainability, meaningful, place-based livelihoods, and caring relationships. Their campus encompasses more than 300 acres of wildlife refuge with beautiful waterfalls, pristine rivers, idyllic swimming holes, impressive trees, extraordinary wilderness views, and intact habitat for the area’s rich flora and fauna. They are located in the rural farming town of Mastatal, situated on the edge of the last remaining virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s picturesque Puriscal County.
For additional details, visit: https://ranchomastatal.com/
9. Resonance
Quebrada Amarilla
The world is changing and people need to adapt to the current situations we face. Resonance is creating a decentralized sovereign community to help those shift to a new better world. Be part of the change you want to see by becoming part of their community. Property ownership of an acre+ (5000SM) agro parcel with interlocking paver roads, hydrants, water, electricity, and fiber optics. CoFarming is optional and property management is available. Build on 15% of the land and reforest/farm the rest.
Check out more at: https://resonancecr.com/
10. The Ark
Santa Teresa
Welcome to The ARK, a sanctuary atop the hills of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. They prioritize healthy, joyful living, regeneration, personal and collective growth. Here the lush jungle surroundings, vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, and consciously-designed spaces serve you as endless sources of vitality, inspiration, and creativity.
Explore more at: https://www.theark.world/
11. Tierramor
Norsar
A physical and spiritual container for discovery and growth, the Tierramor community is an evolving playground from which a new culture and a more beautiful world might emerge. Currently in its initial stages of development on 120 hectares of incredible land in Nosara, Costa Rica, Tierramor aims to be a meeting point for anyone who wishes to explore the dark and the light. Tierramor hosts regular workshops, retreats, and events, attracting permaculturists, spiritual seekers, and purposeful wanderers from around the world.
Visit them: https://tierramor.cr/
12. Shift Esperanza
Esperanza
Located in Nosara, Costa Rica – one of the five BLUE ZONES of the world – Shift Esperanza presents a unique opportunity for optimal healthy living within a supportive, eco-friendly community. They represent an incomparable home ownership opportunity rooted in a new way of living that balances interconnectedness with privacy in a community of people who share core values.
Learn more at: https://shiftesperanza.com/
13. VerdEnergia
Puriscal
VerdEnergia is a growing ecovillage and regenerative agroforestry project situated within acres of reforested jungle. Part ecovillage, part reforestation project, part farm, Verde is a community of people on a mission to practice and share practical applications of permaculture. They’ve integrated their practice into everyday life, using permaculture principles as a guiding tool as they regenerate and gently cultivate the forest they are honored to call home.
Discover more at: https://www.verdenergia.org/
Celebrating Intentional Communities in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, a land of breathtaking natural beauty, offers an enchanting backdrop for intentional communities that embrace sustainable living and meaningful connections. At CommunityFinders, we’ve had the privilege of guiding you through a selection of these incredible communities, each weaving its unique tapestry of regenerative practices and social bonds.
In this article, we’ve taken you on a journey through the world of intentional communities in Costa Rica, where permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and experiential learning thrive. Costa Rica’s eco-friendly culture and lush landscapes make it an ideal destination for those seeking conscious and interconnected living.
As you’ve explored these remarkable intentional communities, you’ve witnessed the power of genuine connections, sustainable practices, and a shared commitment to regenerating the planet. But this is just the beginning of your journey.
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Embrace the possibilities, find your tribe, and experience the transformative power of intentional communities in Costa Rica. Let CommunityFinders be your trusted guide as you explore the beauty and purpose of intentional communities, offering you a glimpse of the possibilities for your own fulfilling and regenerative lifestyle.
Also, check out the upcoming Ecovillage Tour in Costa Rica hosted by our partners at Ecovillage Tours. Journey to 14+ intentional communities over the course of two 9-day tours this January and kickstart your new year with a transformative experience.
Know of More Intentional Communities in Costa Rica?
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Considering relocating to CR in about a year. Probably favor the Pacific coast, or 1 hour inland. My partner is visiting 2-11 October. Any openings to visit a community or 2?
Hi Jim! Yes, nearly all the communities listed in this article have openings for visitors and new members. You can reach out to them on your own, or I highly recommend joining a tour to visit multiple communities in a single trip. That’ll give you the best experience at each place. Here’s the link to learn more: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/costa-rica
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