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por una Costa + Rica

Costas Verdes is a Costa Rican non-profit organization that has been restoring coastal ecosystems devastated from past human impact, by leading and executing reforestation projects and empowering local communities since 2009.

our work

100,000

96

Trees planted

Species reintroduced

32

Local schools

Beaches/ communities

35

12,600

Volunteers

100,000 Trees Planted Event 

On July 19th, 2025, we celebrated planting our tree number 100,000, marking not only one of our most important milestones in our 15 year history of reforesting beaches, but the beginning of a new chapter for our organization.

And in order to celebrate this, we invited the community to plant 601 trees on that morning in our biggest and most succesful project, Guiones Beach.

Streamline Education visited us in Guanacaste last year to learn more about our story and mission.

testimonials

  • Costas Verdes inspires me. As they say, "they walk the talk". It’s an organization who’s impact is undeniable on an environmental level, but who’s greatest legacy I think will be cultural. Without them, many coastal communities would not have the tree cover that makes them what they are.

    • Sebastián Castro, co-founder Wandermore

  • Costas Verdes is an initiative and organization I admire deeply. In our Nosara community, as well as in other areas of the country, not only have they been able to restore the coastal landscape, but also to bring the community together under a common vision in order to regenerate nature and enrich our biodiversity by planting and giving maintenance to thousands of native trees. Even more special is the fact that students, families and tourists have been the protagonists of this change that our planet is urgently needing. I hope Costas Verdes keeps receiving the support they need to keep sprouting the seeds of change.

    • Jessica Sheffield Zamora, Guardianes de la Naturaleza, Founder and Director

  • I have been volunteering for Costas Verdes for awhile now! Costas Verdes is special to Nosara because it is an organization that helps the community grow and become a better place. My experience working with Costas Verdes has been amazing, everyone has been so nice and fun to work with. It is so important to have organizations that have a positive impact on the environment bringing the community together. Costas Verdes has allowed everyone to have a chance to do their part and take care of the beautiful earth that humans have the privilege to live on. This organization has impacted my life in such a good way. I am so passionate about protecting the environment and working with nature is something I love to do. I want to give a big thanks to Gerardo for giving me the opportunity to volunteer! It has truly been inspiring.

    • Lauren Principato, Del Mar Academy graduate and Costas Verdes volunteer

  • Costas Verdes motivates and inspires through the years. For a non-profit organization to alive in a ever changing society is admirable. Costas Verdes has been a pillar in my life as an entrepreneur, landscaper, and as a human. This organization is essential in the social identity of Nosara; and in a town standing up for nature and facing crucial environmental regeneration challenges, what better organization than Costas Verdes, demonstrating that restoring coastal spaces is possible, resulting in important value to Nosara as an eco-tourism destination.Since its beginning, Costas Verdes has been an inspiration and I’m very excited to see future projects connecting the beach, nature and surf.

    • Roberto Brenes, co-founder Studio Constructor

  • Over the past 15 years, Costas Verdes has been a vital ally to NCA and the entire community in our shared mission to regenerate ecosystems and build a model community. Based in Nosara, they have developed a comprehensive solution for coastal communities, and we are immensely proud to continue supporting them in this important wor

    • Marco Villegas, Executive Director, Nosara Civic Association (NCA)

  • Working with Costas Verdes has been an incredible experience. Their dedication to regenerating the Costa Rican coastline is truly inspiring. They transformed degraded areas into beautiful, thriving habitats, and their commitment to sustainability shines through in everything they do. What I appreciate most is their continuous support and genuine care. Costa Verde isn't just about the environment; they deeply value the local communities, creating lasting benefits for everyone involved. Their work is a testament to the power of collaboration and responsible action. We are grateful for their unwavering dedication and the positive impact they've made on our coastline and our lives.

    Nick Kerchum, Founder, Natural Balance Sanctuary

  • NOCA is thrilled to collaborate and partner with Costa Verdes, an organization we see as being essential for the education, preservation, regeneration and protection of the natural beauty of Nosara

    Michel Viau, Founder, NOCA (Nosara Community for the Arts)

  • Costas Verdes has been an affiliate organization of Amigos of Costa Rica since 2018. We are proud to see their team consistently and successfully transform international donations received through our platform into impactful coastal reforestation projects across Costa Rica.

    Adriana Alfaro, Affiliate Coordinator, Amigos of Costa Rica (AoCR)

  • Since our beginnings, The Clean Wave has had the support of Costas Verdes, a collaboration which has been growing since then and continues to strengthen throughout the years. Together, we have developed successful reforestation campaigns, joining efforts to restore and protect our coastal ecosystems. More recently, we have signed a strategic alliance which goal is to stop deforestation in a more effective way and at a greater scale. This alliance doesn’t only symbolizes our shared commitment with the environment, but also amplifies our impact, proving that cooperation and joining forces are essential to bring long lasting change.

    Andrés Bermudez, Co-Founder, The Clean Wave