About us

Vision

A thriving and serene Nosara

Mision

To increase biodiversity and promote community planning

1969 - 1972

The Beginning Of The NCA

Between 1969 and 1972, American developer Alan Hutchinson purchased three farms with a total area of 1,110 hectares (2,718 acres) in the community of Nosara – a small community of farmers and ranchers. To create a sustainable residential complex.

1969 - 1972

1975

The Association

When Hutchison could not fulfill his agreement to provide the amenities, owners united to form the NCA, with the purpose of protecting the environment and providing residents with basic services.

1975

1975-1980

First Essential Services

Water, electricity, roads and security were the NCA priorities. Electricity was provided to town from the NCA’s generators, wich were operated by volunteers, on a temporary basis.
First attempt by the NCA to reforest Playa Guiones

1975-1980

1985

Refuge’s Extension

The NCA donated part of our properties to be included within the Ostional Refuge.
Nosara’s airport, Post Office, Police station, ICE office and telegraph office opened during that time with NCA aid.

1985

1992

Recycling Approach

NCA members started working on recycling promotion and education among the inhabitants.

1992

2004

The Reserve

The Association receives a land donation and completes its 250 hectares.

2004

2014

District Commitment

The NCA applies new mission and vision statements to reflect our interest in the sustainable development, as well as expand our zone of action to include all the Nosara District.
The first steps to provide our District with a Regulatory Plan were taken.

2014

2020

Dump Closure

After more than 20 years of struggling with trash disposal in our district, the garbage dump located between Arenales and Pelada was closed.
Thanks to NCA, the Municipality of Nicoya started garbage collection in Nosara, taking the waste to the Santa Cruz landfill.

2020

2023

Today

Nowadays, the NCA has over 200 members who make possible our operation.
Recently, the NCA committed to run Friends of Nosara to gather and support all Nosara’s NGOS. Also, we are currently leading the “Calle Modelo” project, the first public/private initiative, wich will renovate the Guiones Main Street.

2023

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUR STAFF

Marco Villegas
Executive Director

MBA in Business Administration and Sustainability. More than 10 years of experience leading NGOs in Central America and the U.S.

Laura Porras
Communications Specialist

Advertiser with more than 10 years of experience in strategy and performance digital marketing.

Fanny Montoya
Administrative Services

Extensive experience providing administrative support and general services to national and international organizations

Heiner Acevedo
Technical Consultant – Agathos Natura

Forest Engineer with specializations in Geographic Information Systems, Sustainability Sciences and CRS.

Boanerges Montiel
Parklands & Trails Maintenance Coordinator

With more than 3 years in our team, is now on charge of the coordination and preservation of the 250 hectares of the NCA’s reserves.

Danny Alvarado
General Maintenance

Brings his experience working the fields and knowledge from the upper hills from Nosara in order to preserve the reserves and facilities of the NCA.