Caminos de Osa
To protect the threatened Biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula through the sustainable development of the communities and employment opportunities for the population located in the vicinity of the conservation area.
Duration 3 years (2014 – 2016)
Area 13 communities of Peninsula de Osa
Partners Osa – Golfito Initiative from the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment (INOGO), Costa Rica United States Foundation for Cooperation (CRUSA), National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC).
Impact
Brand creation and tourist routes with differentiated attractions.
Training of local ventures and entrepreneurs.
Connection with international and local tourism agencies.
Public-private alliances with Academia, NGOs, tour operators, banks, SINAC, US Embassy, among others.
Formation of the Association Caminos de Osa as the DMO.
Branding, merchandising, promotion and communication in international media.