A little about our history …

The idea of creating an Ecological Center in Los Guatuzos was an initiative of the Association Friends of the Earth - Spain in 1996, and its operations started in 1999.

The initial idea of the Project was conceived as a space to promote scientific studies for the purposes of making experiments; over time, it was able to identify the big potential for ecotourism in the area, which coincided with the worldwide phenomenon of community-oriented tourism.

At present, the Center is managed and coordinated by Friends of the Earth - Spain.

Mission

To become a center where responsible tourism is practiced, promoting a harmonious interaction between visitors and nature through a touristic offer that involves different local actors, guaranteeing the development of quality service, safety and mutual trust

Vision

To obtain major acknowledgement as a touristic center in the field of its specialization as an ecotouristic center for its leadership, quality and excellence, encouraging a change of attitude in tourists and local actors, achieving a positive impact in the communities offering themselves as touristic destinations as to the quality of their services.

Inter-institutional Connection

The Ecological Center is embedded in a framework of inter-institutional cooperation, for its projects executed by Friends of the Earth, Terre des Hommes - Italy and other governmental organizations The Ecological Center Some activities carried out by the Center:

1. Workshops for organic cocoa producers.
2. Workshops for COMPROVISSA (a cooperative reproducing purples).
3. Workshops to promote micro and small enterprises.
4. Support to the medical attention by the Terre des Hommes team from Italy.
5. Support to the Ecological Brigade - MARENA.