Land Node Description
Rancho Margot is a pioneering self-sufficient community and regenerative farm set within Costa Rica’s lush Arenal Bioregion. Spanning 170 hectares, the lodge integrates organic agriculture, renewable energy, and closed-loop systems with immersive eco-tourism experiences. Visitors explore reforested landscapes, medicinal gardens, hydroelectric systems, and organic pastures while engaging in workshops on sustainability, climate adaptation, and permaculture. The site stands as a living model of how ecological restoration, community resilience, and nature-positive enterprise can coexist.
Project Purpose
To demonstrate complete self-sufficiency through regenerative agriculture, renewable energy production, and ecological restoration, while providing educational and experiential tourism that inspires sustainable living globally.
Rancho Margot: Regenerative Organic Farm, Eco-Lodge & Self-Sufficient Community in Costa Rica’s Arenal Bioregion
Project Start Date: 2004-01-01
Bioregional Location: Reserva de Biosfera Agua y Paz
Political Location: El Castillo, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica