Are you looking for the ideal combination of an educational and fun trip/holiday?
Follow a Permaculture course in the most biodiverse area on earth, the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, combining relaxation and adventure.
Educational
In 20 days, of which 14 days the Permaculture course, you will learn everything about circular agriculture. You will learn how to set up and cultivate in harmony with nature, to compost and to purify water, and you will make a permaculture design for an area.
Nice
You get to know others with the same interest. In addition, you can kayak through the mangroves, surf at a world-renowned place (near Pavones) and have the opportunity to see the primary rainforest “Corcovado”.
Lodging
Your will stay in a comfortable cabin on a ressort nearby the little city of Puerto Jimenez. On this ressort the course will be held and also breakfast and lunch will be served here.
We can temporarily offer you this educational holoday for a
special introduction price of only 2945 Euro
Note: THis price is including lodging, breakfast, lunch and snacks and excluding flight to and from San José and travel to and from the location.
Interested? info@costaricko.nl or Book Directly Below
Currently only the below 3 timeperiods are available if you need another date please contact us
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What is Permaculture?
The word permaculture is originally from ‘permanent agriculture,’ then ‘permanent culture’. The concept originated in Australia, bringing together a long history of practices from indigenous cultures around the world, and combining them with the science of ecology, design approaches and appropriate technology.
With permaculture, people are treading lightly on our planet, in harmony with nature.
Permaculture is an ecological design method that attempts to build hospitable, sustainable communities. Designing regenerative and self-sufficient systems that mimic nature, that incorporate agriculture, architecture, and community development. This is done so by observing and imitating nature, natural patterns and processes.
Permaculture aims to encourage resilience and long-term sustainability by placing an emphasis on ideas like diversity, closed-loop systems, and respect for the environment.This means the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers are not used.The course is provided in what National Geographic calls the most biodiverse place in the world, the Osa Peninsula.
For what you will learn see The Permaculture Course Subpage
Featured Accomodation
The tropical property located in the Osa Peninsula. It’s a perfect place to de-stress, unwind, and chill out, all the while connecting with nature. It’s an urban property of 1.4 hectares or 4 acres of forest, creek, ponds, mangroves, and pastureland in the very heart of Puerto Jimenez.
Guests always have lots of personal space while visiting. All four species of monkeys native to Costa Rica visit the property, as do about ninety species of birds including Scarlet Macaws and several types of Toucans.
The property is recognized as an urban, birding hotspot.
Many mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects also visit or reside on-site, including two types of sloth, crocodiles, caimans, lizards, frogs, toads, anteaters, raccoons, armadillos, coatis, serpents, kinkajous, possums, butterflies, dragonflies, moths, damselflies, and beetles to name but just a few. Unlike most other village accommodations, we are located beneath a huge green canopy.
The property is ideally located twenty meters from a laundromat, thirty meters from a general store, 175 meters from Corcovado National Park office, 225 meters from car rentals, 300 meters from the local beach, and 300 meters from the town center.
Do reach out to us on info@costaricko.nl and we can provide you with more excursions currently stated below
Rainforest Hiking
2-Day and 1-Night, Private in the Corcovado National Park
Isla del Caño
Surfing
Rainforest Hiking
Corcovado full day group activity
We offer a large number of Additional Activities
Additional activities varying from excursions to the pristine Corcovado park, to surfing, kayaking, chocolate etours and Tao Healing massages.
Rainforest Hiking (2-Day and 1-Night, Private in the Corcovado National Park) Details
A once in a lifetime 2-Day and 1-Night, Private, Guided Adventure to the very heart of Corcovado National Park. You will reach Sirena Ranger Station either on foot via La Leona ranger station or by boat from Puerto Jimenez, you decide which is best. (726$ per night).
Boats are scheduled three times a week presently, so we will confirm if your dates are available, and if not, you will be driven to Carate. If departing Puerto Jimenez in a vehicle you will depart at 5:45 am from the Retreat. You should arrive at Carate by 8:30 am where you will depart on foot for La Leona ranger station where you will enter the park and hike into La Sirena, arriving around 4:00 pm.
The boat departs Puerto Jimenez pier at 6:00 am. It arrives at La Sirena station at approximately 8 am. If you’re lucky and depending on the time of year, you might see whale sharks, turtles, humpback whales, and/or dolphins while on the water. Boats return from La Sirena the following day at 12:00 pm arriving back in Puerto Jimenez around 2:00 pm.
You will have many opportunities to explore the trails around Sirena either on the day of arrival or departure depending on the mode of transportation chosen. The activity price is all-inclusive and includes either transportation by boat in one direction and return by vehicle in the other direction or vis versa (If you prefer a boat in both directions, then you will need to pay an extra $30 per person upon arrival at the property), park entry fees, English-Spanish speaking guide, dormitory-style accommodation, dinner the day of arrival, and breakfast the day of departure.
Note : Number of people who can be visit per day is limited so booking in advance is recommended.
Rainforest Hiking
A Full-Day, group activity that includes a park entry fee to the protected Corcovado park, a bilingual guide (Spanish English), and transportation to and from Carate. You will walk from Carate to Rio Madrigal inside Corcovado National Park, starting at La Leona ranger station. Your adventure starts @ 5:45 am at where you will meet your guide and head to a local bakery where you can purchase breakfast and sandwiches for lunch if desired. You should bring a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, and two liters of water per person. Make sure to use comfortable, closed-toe footwear. Shorts and a light shirt are fine for this activity. Wearing a bathing suit underneath is ideal if you want to refresh at Rio Madrigal. If all goes according to plan you should arrive back in Puerto Jimenez between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.
Date and/or name changes are NOT permitted after the reservation has been confirmed by the national park system. Park fees of $20 per person are non-refundable and non-transferable. The actual activity, guiding service, and transportation portion are 100% refundable less a $10 admin fee per person with a cancellation of 15 days or more prior to the date of the activity. It’s 50% refundable if canceled 8 to 14 days prior to the date of the activity. It’s non-refundable if canceled 7 days or less prior to the date of the activity. It is non-refundable for NO-Shows on the day of the activity.
Note: Number of people who can be visit per day is limited so booking in advance is recommended
Isla del Caño
Isla del Caño is a biological reserve located in the Pacific region of the country, about 16bkm northwest of the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas.
Isla del Caño covers 320 hectares of land and 5,800 hectares of sea. It has one of the most extensive and healthiest coral formations on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. In fact, the reserve contains five coral platforms that range from 0.8 to 4.2 hectares in size.
The true treasure of Isla del Caño is hidden in its depths, so if you are planning a visit, get ready to experience an incredible underwater adventure. Sea turtles, rays, dolphins, moray eels, barracudas, sharks, humpback whales, tuna, and other aquatic species are a regular sight. Note: Number of people who can be on the island per day is limited to 200 people, so booking in advance is recommended
Surfing Matapalo
One of the best parts about surfing Matapalo is the area surrounding the coast. As one of the best-preserved regions in Costa Rica, Matapalo is home to dense jungles, tons of endemic wildlife and not much else. The area is largely undeveloped and rather remote, so visitors should be certain they have what they need before heading to the beach. Though the roadways heading toward Matapalo are safe, some stretches are unpaved, so a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.
The Waves: There are three major surf spots in Matapalo and all boast strong right breaks that produce the kind of consistently strong waves that surfers dream about. The smallest of these breaks is Pan Dulce, Spanish for ‘sweet bread,’ which boasts a mellow right break that is better suited for beginning and moderately-skilled surfers looking to hit the waves – especially during good swells, when the waves really fire.
Ecotourism
To ensure preservation of this pristine area of the world we adhere to the Ecotourism principles. Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that we adopt the following ecotourism principles:
Minimize the impact on the national parks and support initiatives to preserve and replenish the nature
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry. We actively involve the local community and businesses in our endeavors.
Deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climates.
Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in the community and work in partnership with them to create empowerment.
Offset Carbon Emissions
Offsetting carbon emissions is embraced by us as a critical step in addressing the environmental impact of flying. Because of the carbon emissions we offer voluntary carbon offsetting schemes that let you compensate your flight emissions by contributing to activities that cut down on or sequester carbon dioxide somewhere else.
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