From the Restoring Our Watershed blog Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is known for its starkly contrasting seasons, alternating between six months of hot, dry weather and six months of consistent rain and humidity. This year, the first rains of the season were light sprinkles in early April. As we begin May, dark clouds are prevalent and late afternoon …

The newest home construction project broke ground this month in Tierra Pacifica. Will and Ann, owners of Lot 51, have partnered with Doug Stern of Noswell Construction to make a Costa Rican dream their reality. Having visited Junquillal for years because of the great surf and “pura vida” lifestyle, they watched as Tierra Pacifica developers …

At Tierra Pacifica, sustainable development means fostering habitat for all the amazing wildlife found here in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Properly managing our Green Space, with the help of Forest and Ecology experts, has turned the grounds of Tierra Pacifica into a better-than-Discovery-channel, nature-lover’s dream. In our first Homeowner’s Association Newsletter, residents shared rare bird and …

  How many developments in Costa Rica can claim a working, organic farm as one of their sustainable amenities? Well we can. Earlier this year, the Plaza Tierra Pacifica Welcome Center teamed up with Mi Tierra Organic Farm to create a marketplace for the chemical-free produce growing in our own backyard. This is an exciting …

One of our homeowners, Judith Donovan, was recently published in the regional magazine “The Howler.” Her story of finding her new home in Costa Rica and Tierra Pacifica is one that many of our homeowners share! Dreams Become Reality in Costa Rica Judith Donovan, The Howler, March 2012 November 2004 was a magical year for …

Hello to all you organic food enthusiasts! This past Saturday we joined the wonderful people of Los Pargos and set up a table at the farmers market. We wanted to give a trial run on local organic produce with the “Mi Tierra” brand name. Tom, Elias, and Casey worked together to gather a plethora of …

• Beginning with 88 hectares of deforested cattle pasture and abandoned rice farmland Tierra Pacifica developed a Master Plan to achieve a residential development that also restores ecological assets, including forest cover, water resources, soil fertility, river and mangrove areas and habitat.• Roads follow land contours to minimize erosion and help retain rainwater onsite. All …

We have completed the first condominium in Plaza Tierra Pacifica so you can get a feel for the finished product. Five of the seven units are still available, buy now and you have the opportunity to choose the final finishes and touches – let your new condo reflect your tastes and style! By taking advantage …

Costa Rica: The Next Florida?–The Tico Times Newspaper Costa Rica Business By Chrissie LongTico Times Staff | clong@ticotimes.net For Lou Aguilera, Costa Rica has all the makings of a retirement destination: a comfortable climate, top-notch health services, close proximity to the United States and Canada, and a stable democracy.Living Well: Lou Aguilera, the force behind …

The concept of a gated community is nothing new in Costa Rica. Starting in the early 90′s, developers throughout Guanacaste and elsewhere have sought to bring attention to their developments by building large, imposing entrances as the first step. Unfortunately, too often in our area the first step is also the last step. Drive around …