A profound regard for living things is a signature of Peninsula Papagayo, paying homage to Costa Rica’s status as a world leader in environmentalism. Through a unique public/private covenant with the Costa Rican government, the peninsula’s 1,400 acres will forever be protected. An incredible 70% of the land will be conserved as open green space. Nature will remain the peninsula’s most precious gift.

By preserving wildlife corridors and water holes, restoring animal dormitories and creating an on-site botanical nursery. By continuing to set visionary standards for sustainable design principles and sensitive growth—an example for others to follow. By remembering the animals were here first. And respecting that with each carefully laid step.

From its inception, Peninsula Papagayo was envisioned to play a leading role in empowering nearby communities to achieve a sustainable future for themselves and their children. This community began in 2001 with the creation of a pioneering community outreach program called Creciendo Juntos—Growing Together. To date, there’ve been over 600,000 participants in Creciendo Juntos-sponsored courses and workshops, broadening the horizon of job opportunities, self-employment and entrepreneurship for residents in the region.