The Alegría Village Community is located in the hills of San Mateo, in Costa Rica. Spanning 70 hectares (170 acres) of fertile farmland, the village is designed to harmonize with nature, featuring food forests, edible gardens, and reforested wildlife corridors. We are an eco-village with permaculture values. Residents enjoy a blend of private and communal spaces, including a community center, yoga shala, coworking hub, pool, hot tub, and sacred areas for reflection. We have a vibrant community with daily activities. Our organic farm and syntropic food system, produce fresh baskets of food every Tuesday for every neighbor.
The community emphasizes sustainable living, with homes built using natural materials and access to clean water from on-site springs and creeks.
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✈️ Getting to Alegría
If you live in Costa Rica, or are flying into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the easiest and fastest way to get to Alegría is by taxi, check our recommendations (Taxi & Transport). It takes about 1 hour from the airport and the roads are smooth the whole way. No need for a four-wheel-drive! If you want to rent a car check this page Car Rental - Cars
🛌 Where to Stay
If you are interested in living at Alegría, we recommend staying in the area for at least 2 days/1 night to get a feel for the project, our neighboring ecovillage communities, San Mateo, and of course the incredible Río Machuca (see Maps). There are a few bed & breakfasts right down the road we suggest, or you can rent a room/house from one of our current neighbors!
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