We are responsible for investing in programs that improve
people’s well-being and overall development.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Costa Palmas is a resort that focuses on environmental conservation.
We operate under strict rules and in full compliance with development standards. Moreover, the project will build 60% fewer rooms than initially approved, significantly reducing resource consumption and waste generation.
We have environmental programs in place, conduct monitoring studies, and apply mitigation and compensation measures to prevent, reduce or mitigate environmental impact. Additionally, we invest in conservation programs to preserve
native plant and animal species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISION PROGRAMS
- To supervise the proper application of mitigation efforts implemented for the “Costa Palmas Tourism Development” project as requested by the environmental authorities throughout the different stages of its execution.
- New measures are proposed, as necessary, in response to unexpected impacts, in order to ensure that the environment will not be significantly affected.
- Actions are taken in favor of protecting and maintaining the balance of the environmental system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISION PROGRAMS
- To supervise the proper application of mitigation efforts implemented for the “Costa Palmas Tourism Development” project as requested by the environmental authorities throughout the different stages of its execution.
- New measures are proposed, as necessary, in response to unexpected impacts, in order to ensure that the environment will not be significantly affected.
- Actions are taken in favor of protecting and maintaining the balance of the environmental system.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Waste is sorted, reduced, treated, transported, assessed, and disposed of in order to prevent, reduce, and mitigate any potential environmental impact that could result from waste production.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Waste is sorted, reduced, treated, transported, assessed, and disposed of in order to prevent, reduce, and mitigate any potential environmental impact that could result from waste production.
WATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS
- Studies to measure the underground water levels were conducted to create a well for the municipal water network.
- We contributed towards repairing the well that supplies water to the community.
- Works were carried out to improve the network and the wastewater treatment system.
- To motivate the collection of trash and the cleaning of brooks and creeks.
WATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS
- Studies to measure the underground water levels were conducted to create a well for the municipal water network.
- We contributed towards repairing the well that supplies water to the community.
- Works were carried out to improve the network and the wastewater treatment system.
- To motivate the collection of trash and the cleaning of brooks and creeks.
PLANT AND ANIMAL CONSERVATION
AND PROTECTION PROGRAMS
- Programs for the conservation of protected or endemic species in the area such as sea turtles, least terns, and common terns are implemented in collaboration with the local government through the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT).
- Contributed to creating new micro ecosystems where local fish and birds, such as herons, coexist. This is achieved by protecting water bodies and conservation areas.
- Artificial dunes and estuaries have been created to protect and stabilize healthy beaches.
- A beach certification program was completed by working with municipal authorities to ensure beaches are appropriately cared for and maintained.
- Trees have been planted at the La Ribera Clinic.
PLANT AND ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION PROGRAMS
- Programs for the conservation of protected or endemic species in the area such as sea turtles, least terns, and common terns are implemented in collaboration with the local government through the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT).
- Contributed to creating new micro-ecosystems where local fish and birds, such as herons, coexist. This is achieved by protecting water bodies and conservation areas.
- Artificial dunes and estuaries have been created to protect and stabilize healthy beaches.
- A beach certification program was completed by working with municipal authorities to ensure beaches are appropriately cared for and maintained.
- Trees have been planted at the La Ribera Clinic.
RECYCLING PROGRAM
- Waste is sorted and separated in compliance with legal rules and regulations.
- Cardboard, clear and colored PET, as well as HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), used in containers such as milk jugs and detergent bottles, are collected.
- Waste generated within the development and from collections made during cleanup days in the area is gathered and sent to an authorized firm for proper disposal.
RECYCLING PROGRAM
- Waste is sorted and separated in compliance with legal rules and regulations.
- Cardboard, clear and colored PET, as well as HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), used in containers such as milk jugs and detergent bottles, are collected.
- Waste generated within the development and from collections made during cleanup days in the area is gathered and sent to an authorized firm for proper disposal.
Costa Palmas’ objective is to collaborate with the community and the public and private sectors to further the socio-economic development of the East Cape through various collaboration programs.
To date, more than 20 initiatives have been implemented to promote education, well-being, and culture, in addition to assisting in the care and protection of the environment while increasing the community’s productivity. Moreover, we have invested more than 30 million pesos in sustainability initiatives for the development and social well-being of the five thousand inhabitants of the East Cape, comprised of La Ribera, Santa Cruz, Las Cuevas, Santiago, Miraflores, Buenavista, and Los Barriles, as well as San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
LEARN, GROW, EAT & GO!
This program seeks to improve the health and well-being of children, their families, and the community through actions that combine nutrition elements, cultivation of urban gardens, and physical activities, as well as preparing and tasting their harvest all of which contribute to their comprehensive development and encourage entrepreneurship at a young age. This initiative began in 2016 and, since then, more than 150 children between the ages of 8 and 11 years have participated annually.
HORTICULTURE PROGRAM
This program encourages young people to grow their own food and fosters entrepreneurship at a young age by providing guidance to sell their produce. Since 2016, more than 150 students between the ages of 11 and 15 have participated in each school year.
COSTA PALMAS GRANTS PROGRAM
This program provides economic support to young people who are interested in pursuing a higher education not available to them in the communities of the East Cape region.
Since 2019, Costa Palmas has supported more than 15 high school and university students. This has been possible through our collaboration with EAST CAPE GUILD A.C. (https://eastcapeguild.com), a nonprofit association based in Los Barriles, B.C.S., that has provided grants to young students from this region for over 20 years.
COSTA PALMAS GRANTS PROGRAM
This program provides economic support to young people who are interested in pursuing a higher education not available to them in the communities of the East Cape region.
Since 2019, Costa Palmas has supported more than 15 high school and university students. This has been possible through our collaboration with EAST CAPE GUILD A.C. (https://eastcapeguild.com), a nonprofit association based in Los Barriles, B.C.S., that has provided grants to young students from this region for over 20 years.
SPORTS PROGRAMS
SPONSORING LOCAL ATHLETES
We have supported athletes of all levels of competition with in-kind donations such as sports clothing and equipment, plane tickets, and accommodation.
ACTIVE SUMMER COURSE LA RIBERA 2018
We have organized a summer course every year since 2018, in coordination with the local Cultural Center, where around 100 children aged 5-11 from La Ribera and the surrounding communities participate. In this 3-week course, the children engage in sports, cultural activities, and environmental awareness actions. They also volunteer time to aid the community with the assistance of their parents and members of the Costa Palmas family.
PICKLEBALL ACADEMY
Since 2018 we promote the practice of both conventional and new sports, such as Pickleball. Starting with the teaching of this sport to more than 100 people, including girls and boys, youth and adults. In addition, sports equipment has been donated to different clubs in the town. The members of the academy have participated in different tournaments and events such as Children’s Day, Mother’s Day, La Ribera Festivities and Tres Palapas Pickleball Resort.
ECONOMIC
IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES
AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A cooperative, respectful dynamic with the community is essential to improve the area around Costa Palmas while joining efforts with the population to solve common issues. In recent years, several actions have been implemented to contribute to the improvement of infrastructure and facilities, such as:
equivalent to 7.6 million
pesos for the construction
and equipping of the
health center “Centro de
Salud de Servicios
Ampliados de La Ribera,
B.C.S.”
completed a school
refurbishment project in
La Ribera and Santa
Cruz.
installation of a
perimeter fence for the
soccer field in La
Ribera.
Ribera was worked on
and flattened.
roads through the
donation of plants and
landscaping for
sidewalks and median
strips.
diversion channels with
Ejidos La Ribera, Santa
Cruz, and Las Cuevas to
recover about 740 acres
of agricultural land and
reduce risks for the
population.
collaborate with the
local fishermen to use
and access the boat
ramp at the Costa
Palmas marina.
fishermen of the
community for him
use and access to
launching ramp of
the Costa marina
Palms
basketball court in
Santa Cruz.
Ribera Clinic’s facilities,
building a new area
exclusively for patients
suffering respiratory
symptoms.
SOCIAL