Los Higuerones Cooperativa
Promoting better economic, social cultural and environmental alternatives for the OSA community
Carrying out activities, sharing knowledge and experiences with respect and love
Los Higuerones is a cooperative center and community hub located on the Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
Los Higuerones Cooperativa initiates impactful local projects and also offers space & resources locally in the Osa Peninsula,
At Los Higuerones we strive to reactivate our local connections in a way that promotes and celebrates equity, biodiversity, and culture.
We are a place and people that initiates, facilitates and connects the diversity of communities that make up the Osa.
Through stimulating connection between and among people we believe that a thriving local community and economy that celebrates and honors the abundance of the Osa peninsula is not only possible, but is already in motion.
Projects
We organize and support events and programs through the cooperative that bring together the diversity of communities here to repair, strengthen and advance a relocalized future.
Manos Cambiados
Manos Cambiados, a project that started in May of 2020, works with local subsistence farmers to help them with larger projects on their land.
Cajas de Abunduncia
Cajas de Abunduncia sends weekly Cajas Verde boxes to vulnerable families in need and is funded by generous donors on Go Fund Me.
Activities
By organizing and supporting community activities we bring together people in place to strengthen and celebrate our connections and growth
Weekly Farmers
Market
We host a farmers market to provide a space for community gathering and stimulate a direct connection between farmer and consumer.
Events
We organize and support community and cultural activities and host gatherings that bring us together in delight and cohesion.
Conversation Cafe
Based in an ethic of curiosity, mutual respect and a desire to connect, these conversations foster greater community cohesion.
Calendar
Spaces
Find your space to support and inspire others
Event/class/workshop space
We organise and support activities where talent can teach others. Tours, farmers markets, yoga, music classes, performances, educational workshops, initiatives and local exchanges.
Co-working spaces
(Coming Soon)
We offer flex space to local entrepreneurs, digital nomads and those needing high speed fiber optic internet to start and grow their business and connect with others.
Transformational Kitchen & Processing
(Coming Soon)
A transformational kitchen and processing facility is being designed and developed to provide farmers, food producers and community members with a place to transform and elevate the abundance of the Osa’s harvest
