The mission of the ADIM – Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de Montezuma – is to actively engage the local community and worldwide visitors towards Sustainable Tourism. Sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development and the suitable balance that has to be established between these three dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability.
Achieving sustainable tourism is a continuous process and we are happy to have you on board!
In December 2018, local community members founded the communal ADIM. Its membership consists of national and international residents, small business owners, and neighbors in general. In July 2020 the ADIM participated in the national contest Rediscover Costa Rica, a Community Investment Strategy by the CRUSA Foundation, for the economic reactivation of tourist areas. Our project to position Montezuma as a Sustainable Tourist Destination was one of the awarded projects. As part of this project, we created this website to promote on digital platforms along with an education program to align the whole community in a sustainable path.
One of the ADIM priorities is to recover the neglected areas of Montezuma and reinvent them by constructing high-quality and aesthetically pleasing public spaces. These areas are for the enjoyment of the local community and the many visitors we receive each year. Public spaces for all!
Check below some of the projects we have successfully completed so far and help us continue making Montezuma sustainable!
The main objective of this identity design is to provide Montezuma with an original and authentic image that represents its nature and artistic personality. Conceptual
This recreational beach soccer field by the sea is part of a program to create opportunities, motivate and nurture the spirit of improvement and effort
Adjacent to the recreational space and kids playground, this new Public Parking lot has capacity for more than 50 vehicles and was built by ADIMontezuma,
Located 200 meters north of the center of Montezuma, this is a place to enjoy with the family. Recently a new wood playground has been
Located in the center of town, this space, previously misused as a parking lot, was recovered for public use, revalidating the access to the beach
Montezuma hosted an introductory course on Aquatic Rescue and CPR -Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-. Certified instructor Mar Chen arrived from Jacó to hold this first training to12
The ADIM is a communal nonprofit organization working for the public good and sustainable development of Montezuma. Our budget comes mainly from the support of friends, visitors, and community members. Help to grow this community with your donation. Our projects support the environment, youth, and minorities. Small actions count.
You may notice that each business has one or more turtle badges under their listing in our directory. You may also see these badges around Montezuma in shop windows, hotel lobbies and restaurant bars.
These badges are called Ecoturtles and they are our way of distinguishing and promoting businesses who strive to become more sustainable and take care of our environment.
Below are the seven turtles and their significance; so you will know what green habits you are supporting when eating, sleeping, or shopping at these businesses.
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Montezuma-CostaRica.com is a non-profit community initiative. Our goal is for the betterment of Montezuma and all of its residents. This site was released with the collaboration of Fundacion CRUSA as part of the program Redescubre Costa Rica.