MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WITH THE GILDED IGUANA
Nosara is not a place that you visit once, it’s a place that captures your soul for the rest of your life. We provide the chance to take part in its rapid development to ensure more opportunities for the community that lives there permanently.
HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Ensuring that we have a neutral impact on our environment
THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
OUR GUESTS
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DONATE TIME
Use your holidays to leave a positive impact in the community
DONATE MONEY
Choose a cause that resonates with you to donate funds for them to develop successfully
DONATE GOODS
Bring supplies from your country for school kids
OPPORTUNITIES
CHAT WITH RECEPTION TO SEE HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF CHANGE
Beach Clean Up
Support Costa Rica's 5 Minute Beach Clean Up to keep coastlines pristine! Join our monthly efforts and help protect our environment. Get involved, make a difference! Learn More
Costas Verdes
Costas Verdes is dedicated to revitalizing the coastlines of Playa Guiones and surrounding areas by bringing back lush greenery. We actively support their efforts through extensive tree planting initiatives, helping to transform the landscape into a vibrant, green habitat. Learn More
Santa Teresita
Founded in 2002, Santa Teresita Elementary serves Nosara’s youth with a quality education. We support their mission through fundraising and supplying essentials, promising a brighter future for our children. Learn More
Nosara Recicla
Formed in 2008, the Nosara Waste Recycling Association aims to enhance life through sustainable waste management and education. We promote practices that are economical and environmentally sustainable in Nosara and nearby areas. Learn More
Fonafifo
Fonafino supports sustainable development by financing innovative environmental services. Offset your flight with us and help reduce emissions. Learn More
Bomberos de Nosara
Bomberos de Nosara is a Volunteer Fire Department, consisting of 9 firefighters and two pumps, providing prompt emergency services to keep the community safe. Learn More
Selva Creativa
Selva Creativa is a non-profit art center offering free weekly classes in 3 diverse projects for emotional support to teens selected via interview. Learn More
Nosara Crece
Nosara Crece offers low-interest financing to Tico entrepreneurs, mainly women heads of families excluded from traditional banks, reducing reliance on highinterest loans, thus improving access to education, housing, and health services for their families. Learn More