Rancho Mastatal
Permaculture education centre, 300-acre refuge
📍San José, Costa Rica
✓ established
Our Story
Rancho Mastatal, village of Mastatal, Puriscal, Costa Rica. Founded 2001. Education centre, permaculture farm, ecolodge, community. 300+ acres of refuge, waterfalls, trails. Natural building, agroforestry, fermentation, apprenticeships. Edge of remaining Puriscal rainforest.
Our Tribe
Land Area (acres)300 acres
Current residencesUnspecified
Planned residencesUnspecified
Living Together Since2001
Adult MembersUnspecified
Child MembersUnspecified
Wellness PracticesNo Specific
Community Life
Shared MealsNot specified
Food ProductionFarm and forest
SpiritualityNo specific practices
Location Typerural
SustainabilityWildlife refuge, rivers, 10 km trails.
Common Facilities
Lifestyle Notes
Puriscal forest edge.
Membership & Governance
Open to new members
Visitor Processhttps://ranchomastatal.com — courses and stays.
Membership Process
Apprenticeship / team, not a lot sale.
Our Vision
Teach and live permaculture at the forest edge.