Each organized trip is not only an opportunity to discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica, but also to contribute to sustainable tourism. We firmly believe that tourism can have a positive impact on local communities and the environment. That's why, for every trip we organize, we make a donation to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations actively working to protect the environment and improve community well-being. The NGO Equipo Tora Carey, based in El Jobo, and the Family Support Center of Ojochal, located in southern Costa Rica, are two of our main partners.
Supporting sea turtle conservation with Equipo Tora Carey
Equipo Tora Carey is an organization dedicated to the preservation of sea turtles and biodiversity in the El Jobo region, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The NGO focuses particularly on the critically endangered olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), which frequents local beaches to lay its eggs.
Equipo Tora Carey's main actions include:
Nest monitoring and protection: The NGO continuously monitors the beaches of El Jobo to locate turtle nests and protect them from predators and human activity.
Community awareness: The NGO runs awareness programs to encourage the local population and visitors to respect the turtles' natural habitats and participate in their conservation.
Reintroduction and scientific monitoring: Through reintroduction and monitoring efforts, Equipo Tora Carey contributes to safeguarding sea turtles by improving their chances of survival in their natural environment.
By supporting Equipo Tora Carey, we are contributing to the preservation of one of Costa Rica's most emblematic species, and to the health of the marine ecosystems that are essential to the region's biodiversity.
Supporting families in Ojochal with the Family Support Center of Ojochal association
Located on the South Pacific coast, the Family Support Center of Ojochal association works to improve the quality of life of local families in precarious situations. The association focuses on several essential aspects of family well-being, such as education, health, food security and psychosocial support.
The main actions of the Family Support Center of Ojochal include :
Educational support: The association helps children from vulnerable families by providing scholarships, school supplies and tutoring programs. It also offers adult literacy courses to strengthen community skills.
Food assistance: To meet the immediate needs of families, the association distributes food baskets containing basic products and organizes nutrition initiatives for children and adults.
Health care: In collaboration with health professionals, the Family Support Center of Ojochal organizes free health clinics and ensures access to care for families in need.
Psychosocial support: The association offers counseling services and community activities to help families get through difficult times and strengthen social ties.
By supporting the Family Support Center of Ojochal, Atípico Costa Rica is helping to improve the quality of life for families in this region of Costa Rica, particularly at a time when community solidarity is more essential than ever.
A model of sustainable tourism
We are proud to collaborate with Equipo Tora Carey and the Family Support Center of Ojochal to ensure that our tourism model contributes positively to the environmental sustainability and social well-being of local communities. When you choose to travel with Atípico Costa Rica, you're not only discovering Costa Rica, you're also supporting local initiatives that are making a real difference to the lives of local people and wildlife.
Our aim is to create a chain of solidarity and sustainability that goes far beyond travel. Every booking with Atípico Costa Rica is a concrete action that supports important environmental and social causes in Costa Rica. Thanks to you, we can continue to make donations to these two essential organizations, helping to preserve nature and improve the lives of local families.
To find out more about Equipo Tora Carey, the Family Support Center of Ojochal, and the projects you support by traveling with us, please don't hesitate to contact us.