The Central American Tropical Forest (one of the richest in biodiversity, being a bridge between the two Americas and two oceans) has suffered almost complete destruction in the past centuries due to reckless economic exploitation.
Costa Rica is celebrated for its unique approach, having challenged global norms for decades. In a pioneering decision in 1949, the nation eliminated its military, redirecting resources to enhance education, healthcare, and environmental preservation. This strategy enabled Costa Rica to create an extensive network of protected areas covering nearly a third of its territory. The country’s bold vision centers on rejuvenating its forests and promoting environmentally sustainable economic practices, with a strong focus on renewable energy use.
taken from National Geographic
Pura Vida epitomizes the heart of Costa Rican culture, embodying a laid-back, straightforward, and hopeful approach to life. Beyond a mere greeting, it serves as a guiding principle, urging individuals to savor life regardless of circumstances, appreciate what they have, and live joyfully in the moment without rush. This mindset highlights the importance of happiness and harmony with nature, essential components of the Costa Rican lifestyle. Pura Vida is evident in the warm hospitality of its people, the untouched allure of its beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, as well as in the thoughtful commitment to environmental conservation. Embracing the Pura Vida philosophy means choosing a less stressful, more rewarding life in harmony with the world around us.
Esta tierra pertenece a los costarricenses algunos ya han muerto otros todavia vivimos pero la mayoria aun no ha nacido
This land belongs to Costa Ricans: some are already dead, some are living now, but most are not yet born.
Foreste per Sempre ODV focuses its efforts on the Nicoya Peninsula, located on the Pacific side in a mountainous area once used by ranchers and farmers. This region, now largely abandoned, still holds some untouched forest amidst degraded lands. Our initiative adopts lands to regenerate the forest, creating a biological corridor connecting existing reserves, including the Doña Karen Mogensen Reserve. Here, an environmental education center and a bio-climatic station support sustainable development activities. This project aims to protect endangered species like pumas, capuchin and howler monkeys, iguanas, and white eagles.
Our projects in Costa Rica :
Reserva Karen Mogensen
The reserve has been included by the State in the national system of protected areas as Refugio de Vida Silvestre
Stazione Biologica MeteoClimatica
Scientific studies at the Italia – Costa Rica station at the Karen Reserve on Biodiversity and Climate Change
Parco Nazionale Volcan Tenorio
The Park where Tapirs enjoy greater protection and with the typical Rio Celeste
