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Formed: 2000
La Florida
La Florida, Baru,
Costa Rica
 2200 ft above the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
l50 acres of Reforestation, Organic Permaculture, Fruit Orchards, and traditional tropical agriculture. 2 Greenhouses plus 10 acres of organic gardens helps provide food for guests and volunteers. Teaching organic gardening to the local school, ages ranging 6-14. Extensive reforestation, native hardwoods, fruits and bamboo. Practicing many forms of green-building and furniture. Working with locals on conservation projects, and sparking local economies Providing knowledge on organic techniques, along with beautiful surrounding, daily sunsets on the ocean, great proximity to the ocean, and the best waterfalls. Outstanding food too. Check out the website at www.PuraSuerte.com
 
Website: http://www.purasuerte.com
Contact:
Costa Rica
Phone: +506-787-8070, +506-308-9851
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Last Updated:8/10/2005
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Check out the website, and contact me with your travel plans.
Population
Adult Members:
15
Non-member Residents:
10
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Government
Decision Making:
Other
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(volunteer)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
500 acres (202.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
8
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Other
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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