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Kosmos Bioregional Land Node – Regenerative Learning Lab & Agroforestry Innovation Hub in Costa Rica’s Chorotega Blue Zone

Trust T1 Tropical And Sub-Tropical Forests Ocean Acidification (2) Zero hunger Freshwater Use Savannas And Grasslands Land System Change (17) Partnerships for the goals (16) Peace, justice and strong institutions Tours Steward Type Individual steward / Family Volunteer (3) Good health and well-being (11) Sustainable cities and communities (13) Climate action Courses Nonprofit / NGO 1-2 Years: Early Results Rivers And Streams Climate Change Educational institution Events (15) Life on land Collaborate Regenerative Tourism Community Regeneration & Resilience Building Research & Participatory Science Regenerative Grazing Reforestation Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health Education Native / Local Ecosystems In Freshwater Integrated Water Management Native / Local Ecosystems On Land

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Size: 390 ha
Climate Zones: Tropical dry forest.
Regenerative Focus: Regenerative development, sustainable forestry and education.

About this land node

Finca Kosmos is a regenerative bioregional land node on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. Designed as a global regenerative lab and hub, it integrates educational facilities, regenerative agriculture (cattle grazing, agroforestry, permaculture), a digital lab and a regen village with off-grid housing. It partners with organisations such as Suelos Vivos and Costa Rica Regenerativa to foster research, learning and community development while demonstrating sustainable land management.

Overview

Project Vision: To promote regenerative development, education and sustainable teak harvesting.
Project Purpose: To serve as a global epicentre for regeneration by integrating knowledge exchange, research, community development and regenerative land management; it offers educational programs, off-grid living, regenerative agriculture, a digital lab using Web3 technology and impact tourism, bridging education, technology and sustainability while supporting local communities.
Project Title: Kosmos
Ecoregional Location: Central American Dry Forests
Local Location: Chorotega Blue Zone
Political Location: Rio Seco, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Ecology & biodiversity

Flora & Fauna: Teak and guanacaste trees, iguanas, howler monkeys and macaws.
Keystone species: Howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) as a seed disperser.
Biodiversity context: Adjacent to Palo Verde National Park, within the Chorotega biodiversity region.
Ecological corridors: Forms a corridor linking Palo Verde and Barra Honda National Parks.
Natural boundaries: Bordered by the Tempisque River, the Nicoya Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean.
Ecosystem unity: Unifies tropical dry forest patches, teak plantations and agroforestry systems into a continuous habitat that supports wildlife movement and ecological resilience.

Climate & water

Climate Zones: Tropical dry forest.
Rainfall patterns: Rainy season May–Nov (~200 mm/month); dry season Dec–Apr.
Average Rainfall: 1,300–1,600 mm per year.
Temperature Extremes: 20°C to 35°C.
Average Temperature: 27°C.
Watershed: Tempisque River watershed feeding into the Pacific Ocean.
Aquifers & groundwater: Aquifers present but limited; water harvesting and efficient irrigation used.
Nearby water bodies: Near Tempisque River (10 km) and Pacific Ocean (20 km).

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope: 0–200 m; predominantly flat terrain.
Landforms: Dry forest plains and coastal areas.
Soil Types: Sandy-loam soils of moderate fertility supporting teak plantations and agroforestry.
Soil health: Moderate organic matter; improving through regenerative grazing, composting and agroforestry.
Erosion risk: Low erosion risk; mitigated through ground cover and regenerative practices.
Natural resources: Teak, water, biodiversity and fertile soils.
Renewable resource potential: Solar energy, rainwater harvesting, biomass from agroforestry.

People & history

Land Acknowledgements: Honours the Chorotega people and their ancestral stewardship of dry forests.
Traditional ecological knowledge: Chorotega knowledge of agroforestry and dry-forest management.
Human Cultures: Chorotega Indigenous communities, local residents, researchers and global learners.
Cultural landscapes: Teak plantations, educational facilities, permaculture plots and cultural spaces.
Recent land history: Previously deforested and conventionally farmed; now under regenerative management.

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus: Regenerative development, sustainable forestry and education.
Regenerative Methodologies: Agroforestry, sustainable teak harvesting and integrated education programs.
Environmental objectives: Conserve biodiversity, restore ecosystems and promote sustainability.
Community objectives: Support local education, provide training and foster cultural preservation.
Community engagement: Community workshops, on-site training and sustainable tourism.
Economic Model: Grants, educational fees and teak sales.

Impact

Expressed Impact: Converted 40 ha to regenerative practices, trained more than 1,000 students and harvested 500 m³ of teak sustainably.
Key impact metrics: Hectares under regenerative management, students trained, sustainably harvested teak volumes.