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Diamante Luz

Trust T1 Courses Land Use Change Tropical And Sub-Tropical Forests Freshwater Use Land System Change (17) Partnerships for the goals (4) Quality education Tours 6-9 Years: Steady Progress Volunteer (5) Gender equality Climate Change Accommodations Events Private trust (15) Life on land (3) Good health and well-being Collaborate Regenerative Tourism Syntropic Agroforestry / Permaculture Reforestation Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health Education Circular Economy & Zero-Waste Management Regenerative & Circular Construction Heritage Species & Seed Sovereignty

Size: 11 ha
Climate Zones: Tropical premontane
Regenerative Focus: Ecological restoration, food security, community development

About this land node

Diamante Luz Center for Regenerative Living is a regenerative Land Node in the Diamante Valley, Costa Rica, with the overarching purpose of promoting ecological restoration, food security, and community resilience. It fosters a collaborative eco-community living in balance with nature, focusing on permaculture, syntropic agroforestry, farm-to-table food, homegrown medicine, and artisan trades. As part of the Diamante Bridge Collective, it aims to create a thriving macro-ecovillage, having raised $78,905.13 from 390 contributors to support its initiatives.

Overview

Project Vision: To co-create a planetary paradise through regenerative living and community collaboration
Project Purpose: The purpose of Diamante Luz Center for Regenerative Living is to cultivate personal development through community interaction and regenerative practices in the Diamante Valley, Costa Rica. It focuses on ecological restoration, land-based commons creation, sociocracy, food security via permaculture and syntropic agroforestry, and mentoring new leaders in sustainable practices, while contributing to a broader vision of a regenerative macro-ecovillage through the Diamante Bridge Collective.
Project Title: Diamante Luz
Political Location: San Salvador de Barú

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context: Links to Chirripó National Park, part of Brunca region’s biodiversity
Ecological corridors: Links Chirripó National Park to coastal reserves, aiding wildlife movement
Natural boundaries: Brunca region, bordered by Río Barucito, Río Savegre, Río Guabo, and Cordillera de Talamanca
Ecosystem unity: Tropical premontane forest with cecropia trees, toucans, and white-faced capuchins

Climate & water

Climate Zones: Tropical premontane
Rainfall patterns: Rainy season (May-Nov, 350 mm/month peak); dry season (Dec-Apr) for planting
Temperature Extremes: 18°C to 28°C year-round, supports agroforestry
Watershed: Diamante watershed, feeding into Río General
Nearby water bodies: Near Río General (5 km), Río Savegre (15 km)

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope: 700-900 meters, gentle to moderate slopes; terracing for water retention
Landforms: Rolling hills, river valleys; part of the Talamanca foothills
Soil Types: Volcanic loamy (fertile), clay-rich (water-retentive), supports syntropic farming
Soil health: Moderate organic matter; past land use impacts, now improving with syntropic agroforestry
Erosion risk: Moderate on slopes; mitigated by syntropic agroforestry and cover crops
Renewable resource potential: Solar energy (high potential in tropical climate), water harvesting, biomass from farm

People & history

Land Acknowledgements: Honors Cabécar people, original inhabitants, for their sustainable practices
Recent land history: Regenerative practices are restoring ecosystems, improving soil health and biodiversity

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus: Ecological restoration, food security, community development
Regenerative Methodologies: Syntropic agroforestry, permaculture, sociocracy, ecological restoration
Environmental objectives: Restore degraded land, protect biodiversity, enhance water cycles
Community objectives: Foster food security, provide education, build community resilience
Community engagement: Volunteer programs, workshops, community events, farm-to-table initiatives
Economic Model: Donations (via Giveth), farm product sales, eco-tourism

Impact

Expressed Impact: Restored 10+ hectares, increased biodiversity by 20%, engaged 150+ volunteers
Key impact metrics: Soil health improvement, biodiversity increase, community members engaged

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres: 20 km from San Isidro de El General, accessible yet rural
Website: https://giveth.io/project/diamante-luz-center-for-regenerative-living-0?tab=updates
Social media: https://giveth.io/project/diamante-luz-center-for-regenerative-living-0?tab=updates