Welcome to Marenal Eco Community
Our Marenal Sustainable Community is dedicated to:
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Peace, Freedom, and Pura Vida. It is a collaboration of local Costa Ricans and an international group of peaceful, freedom-loving individuals and their families, who want to live a life of self-determination in a safe and sustainable community.
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Marenal is a 24-hectare mixed-use development of commercial and residential properties along National Road 143​. All of our lots in Phase 1 have access to this public road. The remainder of our residential properties are in the sight-protected interior. Our properties all have beautiful views of Lake Arenal and the mountains beyond.
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Our mantra of "Peace, Freedom, and Pura Vida" simply means:
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Choice of non-violence.
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The right to individual autonomy for life choices without outside interference (within the parameters of Costa Rican law), while protecting all life by refraining from deliberate harm.
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Represents the enjoyment of a happy life.​​
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is rooted in the promotion of life and the well-being of all living things, through the preservation and regeneration of our ecosystem, and the protection of our youth, our animals, and ourselves. By fostering education, tolerance, and diversity, our community cultivates an environment where everyone can grow and thrive in an eco-conscious sovereign community.
Our Goals
Our goals are guided by a deep respect for the native ecosystem and its rich biodiversity. We strive to:
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Protect and restore the environment by minimizing our ecological footprint and promptly remedying any unavoidable impact.
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Adopt energy-efficient practices and use construction methods that harmonize with the unique characteristics of our location.
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Support the local economy by encouraging participation and fostering social entrepreneurship.
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Advance ecological knowledge through innovation in bio-culture, permaculture, aquaculture, and reforestation.
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Explore and cultivate native crops and medicinal plants to benefit both our community and the public.
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Provide educational opportunities for residents and the broader community.
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Inspire collaboration and mentorship by encouraging members to share their knowledge, experience, and talents—especially with younger generations.
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Move toward self-sufficiency by producing our own food, water, shelter, electricity, and other essential resources whenever possible.
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Promote holistic well-being through literacy, education, science, the arts, history, health, spirituality, and personal growth.
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Become a well-functioning sociocratic community.