Costa Rica Ecovillage Tour
9 or 12 DAYS | Embark on a journey through intentional communities in Costa Rica
Get exclusive access to eco-communities.
The eco-adventure you’ve dreamed of is waiting for you in the lush lands of Costa Rica. Home to dozens of the world’s leading ecovillage models, we have chosen a selection of the most diverse and inspiring examples for you to experience. Due to decades of relationship building with these communities, you will get access to the founders, residents, and incredible sustainable living homes simply not available to anyone else.
This isn’t just another vacation—it’s an immersion in a whole new way of being on our planet.
Costa Rica Ecovillage Tour
All-inclusive small group travel.
Jan 12-23, 2025
or
Feb 15-23, 2025
Tour Highlights
What you can expect to experience during your time in Costa Rica.
Visit 7+ Intentional Communities: Travel to the most inspiring models for sustainable community living, enjoying quality time with their founders and residents.
Discover if Costa Rica is Calling You Home: If you are considering a move, this is the best way to learn about your options and various community models.
Gain Practical Guidance for Your Own Project: Get insights from ecovillage experts to fuel your sustainable living project, turning inspiration into reality.
Enjoy a True Eco-Vacation Adventure: Relish in a curated experience that combines adventure with the comfort of all-inclusive travel in beautiful Costa Rica.
Build Community within a Small Group: Our group will itself become an intentional community on wheels, deepening relationships and practicing cooperative culture with each other.
Featured Communities
Alegría Village
Location: San Mateo
Land: 70 hectares
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: alegriavillage.com
Alegría Village is a new ecological neighborhood in the hills of San Mateo, Alajuela, Costa Rica, dedicated to best practices in regenerative living and design. Nestled on 70 hectares (170 acres) of fertile farmland, Alegría includes extensive permaculture food forests with hundreds of fruit trees, edible community gardens, abundant springs and creeks that supply our water, and hiking and biking trails for exploring our natural surroundings.
Each neighbor has their own space - their own private land and home - and we all share a community center, pool & hot tub, yoga & meditation shala, coworking hub, permaculture farm, and sacred spaces tucked throughout the property. We now have over 135 neighbors, from 32 different countries (including many Costa Rican families) calling Alegría Village home.
La Ecovilla Original
Location: San Mateo
Land: 42 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: laecovilla.com
Our original 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 purposeful life dedicated to nature and each other's care. Today there are many shared spaces, eco services and activities.
Ecovilla San Mateo
Location: San Mateo
Land: 494 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: ecovilla-san-mateo
Our first addition to the original La Ecovilla. With the same vision that made La Ecovilla a reality, welcome to Ecovilla San Mateo, a future community of communities! We are located 10 minutes away from La Ecovilla, still in the fruit growing region of Costa Rica with amazing weather, just 45 minutes from San Jose, one hour from the airport, and less than 40 minutes from the beach.
Brave Earth
Location: Arenal
Land: 35 hectares
Accepting New Members: No
Website: braveearth.com
Our 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. We are embodied through an experiential center, residential community, regenerative agricultural commons and community resilience network. We have been in operation of the center since January 2021 and over the last few years we have planted nearly 500 trees in our intentional food forest.
Rancho Mastatal
Location: Puriscal
Land: 300 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: ranchomastatal.com
Rancho Mastatal is an education center, working permaculture farm, ecolodge and community rooted in environmental sustainability, meaningful, place-based livelihoods, and caring relationships. Our 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. We 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.
Collectivo Tacotal
Location: San Mateo
Land: 60 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: fincavidaverde.com
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.
VerdEnergia Pacifica
Location: Puriscal
Land: 178 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: verdenergia.org
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. We’ve integrated our practice into everyday life, using permaculture principles as a guiding tool as we regenerate and gently cultivate the forest we are honored to call home.
Finca La Flor
Location: Paraiso, Cartago
Land: 24 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: fincalaflor.org
Finca Agroecológica La Flor, established over 20 years ago by ASODECAH (Association for the Development of Environmental and Human Awareness), is a non-profit project aimed at enhancing environmental education and strengthening the connection between humans, animals, the environment, and well-being.
Located in the highlands of Costa Rica's Central Valley, the farm offers breathtaking views of the Orosi Valley and Turrialba Volcano. It invites academic groups, volunteers, language students, artists, and yoga practitioners to experience a nature-connected lifestyle.
Visitors can explore the 10 hectares of regenerated forest, learn from organic and medicinal gardens, enjoy the presence of farm animals, and meditate or practice in the yoga hall. The farm is supported by a community of long-time collaborators from the nearby village.
Sol y Valle
Location: La Flor, Cartago
Land: 3.75 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: https://www.solyvalle.com/
Sol y Valle is a community-run environmental learning center guided by permaculture principles located in La Flor de Paraiso, Costa Rica. Since 2018, inspired residents have been living and sharing sustainable lifestyle practices in 3.75 acres of an abandoned fruit and coffee farm. More than half of the farm is protected secondary forest with 50+ year old trees - a breath of fresh air in the heart of Costa Rica's agricultural region. Other areas on the property include a bamboo forest for construction needs, a food forest with over 100 fruit trees, extensive organic gardens, and impressive bamboo constructions and composting center. Their syntropic farming is a biodiverse organic food production model that contrasts greatly with farms using chemicals in their agriculture.
Resonance
Location: Playa Hermosa, Uvita, Costa Rica
Land: 80 acres
Accepting New Members: Yes
Website: https://resonancecr.com/
Resonance is a conscious living and co-working community located in the Pacific coastal region of Costa Rica. Sovereignty is a core value of this community. It focuses on sustainability, personal development, and fostering a collaborative environment for individuals seeking a balanced lifestyle in harmony with nature. The community offers a range of wellness activities, eco-friendly accommodations, and workspaces designed to support remote workers, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Surrounded by lush natural landscapes, Resonance emphasizes mindfulness, innovation, and ecological responsibility, creating a space for personal growth and meaningful connections.
RISE
Accepting New Members: Yes
Location: Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica
Website: risecostarica.com
RISE Costa Rica is an eco-village and regenerative living project located in the Southern Pacific region of Costa Rica near Tinamastes. RISE is a family-oriented community that integrates various elements such as residences, a Waldorf-inspired school, a certified organic farm, and co-working spaces. Focused on sustainability, community, and ecological restoration, RISE integrates permaculture principles, regenerative agriculture, and conscious living to create a holistic, environmentally friendly lifestyle. The village offers eco-friendly homes, shared community spaces, and opportunities for education and collaboration, all set in a lush tropical landscape aimed at fostering personal growth and environmental stewardship.
HOLOS
Accepting New Members: Yes
Location: Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica
Land: 45 acres
Website: holos.global
Holos Costa Rica is a holistic wellness and retreat center located in the lush mountains of Pérez Zeledón, in the Southern Pacific region. Focused on personal growth, healing, and sustainability, Holos offers retreats, workshops, and community living experiences that integrate mindfulness, yoga, and ecological principles. Surrounded by nature, the center provides a peaceful environment for transformative experiences, promoting balance between mind, body, and the natural world. Holos aims to inspire conscious living and well-being through its focus on holistic practices and conservation.
Florestral
Accepting New Members: Yes
Location: Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica
Land: 100 acres
Website: www.florestral.org/
Florestral is a retreat center located in the Southern Pacific mountainous zone of Costa Rica, specifically in the Pérez Zeledón region. The area is characterized by its natural beauty, featuring untouched forests, scenic rivers, and waterfalls, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. The property offers easy access to urban amenities in San Isidro, just 25 minutes away, and is also close to the Pacific coastline, which is about 40 minutes. Florestral emphasizes a connection to nature, promoting activities that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the surrounding environment and engage in holistic practices.
Itinerary
The below itinerary is for the January 2025 trip. February 2025 itinerary to be announced.