Support the community
Andaz works closely with Creciendo Juntos, a critical part of the Peninsula Papagayo community since 2001. Creciendo Juntos, which means growing together, collaborates with nearby communities to increase access to health, education, and vocational training with a focus on supporting residents to build a sustainable future and improve their overall quality of life.
Creciendo Juntos is a nonprofit association and has partnered with Amigos of Costa Rica, a recognized IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Creciendo Juntos can receive tax-deductible contributions. This nonprofit structure allows them to further benefit our communities.
For more information on programs, click here Programs – Creciendo Juntos
Supporting the objectives of Growing Together, this alliance seeks to promote the comprehensive development of children and young people from 19 neighboring communities, including 21 schools, technical education, a preventive medicine and psychology clinic, and hundreds of families living in conditions of extreme poverty.
Since its opening, Andaz has promoted various programs that have contributed to the well-being of these communities.
“Contributing to a cause creates a ripple of impact that reaches far beyond ourselves, reminding us that real strength and fulfillment come from the power of collective action and the lives we touch along the way”.
Elsa Bonilla
Director, Creciendo Juntos
VOLUNTEERING
Connecting with the local community through volunteer work will provide you with a deeply meaningful experience and make an impact. Volunteering projects have included building classrooms, restrooms, and playgrounds, as well as conducting general repairs, landscaping, and maintenance work. Creciendo Juntos can organize volunteer opportunities for individuals, families and groups. Experiences are customized based on available time, budget and skills.
Please contact the concierge for volunteer opportunities. If time is limited, you can also donate directly through this link Donate – Creciendo Juntos
Books for all
Since 2011, Peninsula Papagayo’s Books for All campaign has provided essential textbooks to an average of 1,300 students every year, ranging from first to sixth grade. Before this initiative, students had to rely on whiteboard copies and limited photocopies. Today, thanks to generous supporters, every student receives their own set of books, which significantly enhances their learning experience and eases the teachers’ workload.
This year our goal is to support 14 schools and approximately 1,500 students.
Sustainability
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo continues to maintain the highest CST achievement level for sustainable tourism awarded by ICT. (Instituto Costarricense de Tourismo) Additionally, two of the resort’s beaches have been awarded highest category of the Bandera Azul Ecológica due to our consistent care of these sensitive environments. The resort has implemented systems to eliminate single-use plastic, reduce energy consumption, improve water conservation, recycling, food waste management and additional programs in collaboration with Peninsula Papagayo and Creciendo Juntos. More information on our programs and results can be found here:
Home Gardens (Huertas) Experience
Learn about a life-changing program that transformed the families of the nearby community of El Truinfo. Thanks to Creciendo Juntos and the financial support of Peninsula Papagayo, families of this small town learned to till the land and create gardens in their own backyards, as an opportunity to face the adversity that came with the pandemic. These gardens now supply Andaz and other Peninsula Papagayo restaurants with fresh vegetables.
On this experience, you will visit one or more families, see their gardens, learn about the program and enjoy a traditional Guanacastecan coffee-break. After harvesting some vegetables, our chef will prepare a special dinner for you and your family or friends.
Please contact the concierge for additional details on this experience, as well as other community impact or sustainability-focused activities.
