Talamanca Ecotourism and Conservation Association (ATEC)
Community Association started in 1990
Locally Owned with 100% local staff
Day Trips, Multi-Day Tours
Activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Cooking Class, Cacao Farm, Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Surfing
ATEC, as Puerto Viejo's pioneering ecotourism provider, has been offering environmentally and socially conscious experiences for over 25 years in the breathtaking Talamanca region of Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Caribbean coast as you participate in engaging activities, such as local cooking classes, exhilarating surf lessons, invigorating rainforest treks, and a fascinating tour of a nearby chocolate farm. Explore the stunning and culturally-rich surroundings while contributing to sustainable tourism with ATEC's responsible adventures.
Lokal Travel Badges
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Community
At ATEC, 80% of what you pay for a our tours goes directly to the guides. We are a self-sustaining, non-profit, grassroots, community based organization that finances itself, its guides, and its conservation efforts through your patronage and support. With more than 50 exciting tours, classes, and activities provided by friendly, local, knowledgable guides you won't be dissapointed. Together we are suppporting the local community, the family based economy, the environment and the traditional way of life.
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Culture
ATEC is dedicated to promoting ethnic pride and cultural expression among the indigenous and Afro-Caribbean residents of the Talamanca region.