GOODWILLINGNESS is a compilation of Costa Rica’s top initiatives, projects, and programs that aim to make our world a better place.

GOODWILLINGNESS can help you quickly and easily identify the tour operators, attractions, accommodations, transportation service providers, and restaurants in Costa Rica that share your values and interests, so you know who to connect with to support the causes you believe in, and how to use your Costa Rica vacation to create tangible change.

Responsibility today.

Possibility tomorrow.

Goodwill

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

Learn how individuals, groups, and businesses in Costa Rica are working to make travel experiences–and our world–better.

Willingness

The quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness.

Discover easy (and affordable!) ways that you can use your Costa Rica vacation for good


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What’s worth saving

There’s a lot to love about Costa Rica, and a lot that stands to benefit from our care and conservation.

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Costa Rican residents


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Species of plants and animals


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Protected land and marine areas


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Unique lifezones (ecosystems)


Pristine

Waterfalls

Intruiging

Destinations

Rich

Culture

Magestic

Forests

Breathtaking

Mountains

Tropical

Birds

Wild

Volcanoes

Tranquil

Rivers

Crystalline

Oceans

Precious

Wildlife

…and so much more


Putting theory into practice

How individuals, groups, and businesses in Costa Rica are making a difference

GOODWILLINGNESS considers the following 17 factors in its evaluation of change:

Environmental Sustainability Practices

Recycling/reusing items, the use of renewable energy, the development of wastewater management systems, the practice of permaculture, etc.

Land Conservation & Reforestation

Planting trees, growing seedlings, purchasing land to prevent deforestation, land conservation, etc.

Support for Avifauna

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Support for Wildlife

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Support for Marine Life

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Monetary Donations

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Time Donations

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Resource Donations

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Inclusivity Practice

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Diversity Promotion

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Anti-Hate Activism

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National & International Collaboration

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Education, Awareness, & Training

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Government Certification (CST)

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Employment Opportunities & Economic Growth

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Community Outreach & Support

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Acts of Kindness & Other Demonstrations of Goodwill

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Ready to discover how easy it is to experience Costa Rica responsibly?

Are you an individual, group, or business in Costa Rica that is committed to making positive change?

Let us know what initiatives, projects, and programs you’re involved in, and we’ll respond with an application to join GOODWILLINGNESS. It’s free!


GOODWILLINGNESS
[Costa Rica Philanthropy]

Connecting Costa Rica travelers with a desire to do good with opportunities to create meaningful positive change.

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