Jardín del Idón Lodge y Restaurante
- Climate Zones
- Tropical wet
- Regenerative Focus
- Eco-tourism, cultural preservation
About this land node
A lodge and restaurant within the Indigenous Térraba territory, offering rustic cabins, cacao workshops, spiritual tours, and petroglyph visits near the Térraba-Sierpe Wetland, promoting cultural and natural heritage.
Overview
- Project Vision
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To preserve Térraba culture and biodiversity through eco-tourism
- Project Purpose
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To share the cultural and natural richness of the Térraba Indigenous territory through eco-tourism and traditional experiences.
- Project Title
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Cultural Eco-Lodge and Restaurant
- Political Location
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Térraba, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Ecology & biodiversity
- Biodiversity context
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High biodiversity, near Térraba-Sierpe Wetland
- Ecological corridors
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Links Térraba-Sierpe Wetland to Osa Peninsula
- Natural boundaries
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Térraba-Sierpe Wetland, bordered by Térraba and Shánio Rivers
- Ecosystem unity
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Tropical wetland ecosystem formed by the Térraba, Sierpe, and Río Grande de Terraba river deltas, creating an interconnected network of mangroves, estuaries, and rainforest habitats. This rich biome supports high biodiversity and links the Térraba‑Sierpe Wetland to the greater Osa Peninsula ecological corridor.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
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Tropical wet
- Rainfall patterns
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Wet season May to November, drier December to April
- Average Rainfall
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2000-3000 mm per year
- Temperature Extremes
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32°C to 20°C
- Average Temperature
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24-28°C
- Watershed
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Térraba-Sierpe watershed
- Nearby water bodies
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Near Térraba River (1 km)
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
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10-200 meters, gentle slopes
- Landforms
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Mangrove estuaries, lowland plains
- Soil Types
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Clay-loam, rich in organic matter
- Soil health
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Stable, with potential for improvement
- Erosion risk
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Moderate, mitigated by vegetation
- Renewable resource potential
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Solar energy, agroforestry
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
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Honors Térraba Indigenous peoples
- Recent land history
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Historically Indigenous land, now eco-tourism focus
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
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Eco-tourism, cultural preservation
- Regenerative Methodologies
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Cacao workshops, spiritual tours
- Environmental objectives
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Protect wetland ecosystems, promote reforestation
- Community objectives
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Educate visitors, empower local community
- Community engagement
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Community-led tours, cultural events
- Economic Model
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Tourism revenue, local sales
Impact
- Expressed Impact
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Hosted 1,000+ visitors, restored 10+ hectares
- Key impact metrics
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Visitors hosted, hectares restored
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
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200 km from San José
- Website
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https://www.jardindelidon.com/