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Sensoria
Trust T1
- Climate Zones
- Tropical wet to humid cloud
- Regenerative Focus
- Conservation, eco-tourism
About this land node
A private rainforest reserve near Rincón de la Vieja Volcano offering eco-luxury tours with trails, volcanic waterfalls, thermal pools, and wildlife viewing, focusing on sensory experiences and sustainability.
Overview
- Project Vision
- To be a leader in sustainable eco-tourism and conservation
- Project Purpose
- To provide immersive eco-tourism experiences while conserving the rainforest and its biodiversity near Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
- Project Title
- Sensoria Eco-Luxury Adventure Tours
- Political Location
- Upala, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Ecology & biodiversity
- Flora & Fauna
- Jaguars, tapirs, toucans, howler monkeys
- Keystone species
- Jaguars (ecosystem apex predators)
- Biodiversity context
- High biodiversity, part of Guanacaste Conservation Area
- Ecological corridors
- Links Rincón de la Vieja to adjacent forests
- Natural boundaries
- Northern slope of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, bordered by Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Ecosystem unity
- Middle-elevation tropical rainforest blending dry and humid cloud forests
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
- Tropical wet to humid cloud
- Rainfall patterns
- Rainy season from May to November, drier from December to April
- Average Rainfall
- 2000-2500 mm per year
- Temperature Extremes
- 32°C to 18°C
- Average Temperature
- 24-27°C
- Watershed
- Rincón de la Vieja watershed
- Aquifers & groundwater
- Groundwater resources, sustainable use
- Nearby water bodies
- Near volcanic rivers and springs (varies by trail)
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
- 600-1200 meters, moderate slopes
- Landforms
- Volcanic slopes, rainforest
- Soil Types
- Volcanic soils, enriched by mineral deposits
- Soil health
- Improving through conservation practices
- Erosion risk
- Moderate, mitigated by dense vegetation
- Natural resources
- Water, volcanic minerals, biodiversity
- Renewable resource potential
- Hydro energy, solar power
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
- Honors local Indigenous groups near Upala
- Traditional ecological knowledge
- Traditional knowledge of volcanic ecosystems
- Human Cultures
- Rural communities, eco-tourism focus
- Cultural landscapes
- Eco-tourism trails, thermal pools
- Recent land history
- Previously private land, opened for tourism in 2013
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
- Conservation, eco-tourism
- Regenerative Methodologies
- Guided tours, limited land use (1% for tourism)
- Environmental objectives
- Preserve rainforest, protect biodiversity
- Community objectives
- Educate visitors, support local economy
- Community engagement
- Eco-tours, guided hikes
- Economic Model
- Tour revenue, conservation funding
Impact
- Expressed Impact
- Conducted 10,000+ tours, preserved 100+ hectares
- Key impact metrics
- Tours conducted, hectares preserved
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
- 30 km from Upala
- Website
- https://sensoria.cr/