A Community That Protects What It Loves.

Neighbors united for a greener, thriving Nosara.

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About the NCA

We promote conservation and empower neighbors to shape how our community grows.

“We work every day to care for the forests, and the community spirit that make Nosara special. We share trusted information, partner with local government and other groups, and protect our parklands and the Ostional Wildlife Refuge — so Nosara stays beautiful and thriving for everyone”
-Board Of Directors

Projects That Make a Difference — Every Day, All Year

We care for more than seven ongoing projects that protect Nosara’s nature and strengthen our community.

IMPACT

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Current Projects

Years Of Work

GOLD SPONSORS

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Resources

ANNUAL REPORTS

Get to know the details about our work on yearly basis. 2024’s report is out now!

WORK PLAN

Our focus areas for the current year 2025’s Work Plan is out!

TRAIL MAP

Walk, run or bike across more than 9km of trails of our NCA Trail. Get the maps here!

NCA Blog

APOYAMOS A SÁMARA EN SU LUCHA POR EL HUMEDAL

Nuestros queridos vecinos de Sámara tienen un maravilloso humedal que está en peligro ahora más que nunca, debido a un mega proyecto inmobiliario. Los humedales son esenciales para la vida, para nuestra salud y la del ecosistema.

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WE SUPPORT SÁMARA IN THEIR FIGHT TO PROTECT THE WETLAND

Our dear neighbors in Sámara have a wonderful wetland that is now more threatened than ever by a real estate mega project. Wetlands are essential for life, our health, and the health of the ecosystem.

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ESTADO DE NOSARA

Nosara se enfrenta a un crecimiento sin precedentes, que ha generado riqueza económica, pero también ha resultado en hacinamiento, inequidad, degradación ambiental y desplazamiento de la comunidad.

Datos aquí

STATE OF NOSARA

Nosara is facing unprecedented growth, which has generated financial flows and economic wealth, but has also resulted in overcrowding, inequality, environmental degradation, and displacement of the community.

ALL THE DATA HERE

SENDEROS DE NOSARA: OUR AMBITIOUS TRAIL SYSTEM PROJECT

Can you imagine a Trail net that connects Santa Marta’s Bridge with La Esperanza? A 6,5 KM route of wildlife quietness, birds, monkeys, small water springs, and the shadow of the trees around?

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THE NCA’S RESERVE. THE IMPORTANCE OF NOSARA’S GREEN HEART.

Since the early stages of development in Nosara, the NCA has owned and protected 250 hectares of secondary forest.

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U.S Tax Deductable Donations thanks to Amigos of Costa Rica

International donations for the NCA are processed through Amigos of Costa Rica, a registered 501(c)(3) organization in the U.S., where you can donate via Paypal, with a credit card, or bank transfer.