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Current Projects
Since receiving legal title in late 2004,
we have initiated many projects to generate income to pay off the outstanding debt for our land and to improve the health,
education, and living conditions within the community.
1. Organic Coffee and Macadamia Plantation
We are currently growing, maintaining, and processing certified organic coffee and macadamia nuts.
Although our processes meet the strict requirements for fair trade, we do not yet have official certification. We are currently pursuing certification
and hope to be certified this year.
Interested buyers may contact our President Javier Jimenez directly at:
amadorecinos@gmail.com or (502) 5348-5290 (Spanish only).
2. Ecotourism
The community offers many attractions
for tourists such as: a hike to two beautiful waterfalls, a tour of our community projects, including the biodiesel and coffee
processing plants, and information about our edible and medicinal plants. Also, from the hotel, there are spectacular views
of the active volcano Santiaguito and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
3. Micro Hydroelectric Plant and Biodiesel Project
Isolated from the main electricity grid,
we have been forced to find creative solutions for our energy needs. We have opted for environmentally sustainable projects
to provide our office, homes, and various processing plants with power. Our micro hydroelectric plant utilizes the natural
springs on the property and provides the entire community with electricity.
Thanks to the support of Matt Rudolf, who installed our first system, we are able to make biodiesel here on the plantation
to operate our diesel generator and diesel trucks. Currently, the biodiesel is made from used cooking oil purchased from nearby
restaurants. Our operation is capable of producing up to 150 gallons per week.
4. Agua Pura Alianza
Taking advantage of natural springs within the community,
we are selling purified water in towns and cities nearby. Our process is environmentally friendly and we are competing with other large,
national producers based on the high quality of our water source and purification standards.
5. Bamboo Furniture and Arts and Crafts Workshop
In-line with rest of our projects, construction with bamboo
is environmentally friendly because bamboo regenerates very quickly and does not require much land to grow. The workshop produces items such as:
bookshelves, dinner tables, reclining chairs, large and small mirrors, and custom-made requests as well.
The workshop also makes artisanal crafts such as: necklaces, bracelets, rosaries, earrings, and bamboo souvenirs.
The crafts are made with materials such as bamboo, seeds, and macadamia that come from within our property.
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