Nanku Ecovillage

A Forming Ecovillage on the Nosara Coast

A 54-acre ecovillage taking shape on Costa Rica's Nosara coast, where early residents and future neighbors are building a shared vision of sustainable coastal living.

Community facts

Location Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Founded 2022
Land area 54 acres (23 hectares)
Total lots 50 planned
Elevation unknown
Water source unknown
Energy Solar, hydro & biomass
Ecosystem Coastal tropical forest
Agriculture unknown
Amenities Recycling facility, natural pools
Governance Small resident leadership group
Status Forming -- new residents since early 2025

About Nanku Ecovillage

A New Ecovillage Taking Root on the Pacific Coast

Nanku Ecovillage sits on 54 acres near Nosara, one of Costa Rica's best-loved coastal towns, just minutes from the beach. It's a community still writing its early chapters -- part intentional ecovillage, part thoughtfully planned residential project, built around shared land, shared values, and a commitment to living lightly on a beautiful stretch of coast.

Life at Nanku Ecovillage

Two Ways to Join the Vision

Nanku offers a couple of paths depending on what you're looking for. Through the official site, you can purchase a Prime Hacienda (5,000+ square meters) or a Prime Residential Parcel (1,000-4,000 square meters), with construction financing available through Banco Lafise. Community directories describe a parallel path -- joining as an ecovillage member, with a one-time contribution and modest monthly dues, under a small resident leadership group. If Nanku catches your interest, it's worth asking directly which path fits what you're looking for.

A Community Still Finding Its Shape

Nanku is early in its journey -- residents only began living on the land together in January 2025. Exactly how many call it home depends on who you ask: some sources count a small founding group, others point to a wider circle of around 40 people involved in the project. Either way, it's a place still growing, which for many early residents is exactly the appeal of getting in now.

Built with the Land in Mind

Nanku runs a recycling facility open to residents and neighboring communities alike, and its master plan leans on forest engineers, biologists, and environmental consultants -- replacing an aging pochote plantation with native species as the community grows. The long-term goal is for the majority of the community's energy to come from solar, hydro, and biomass.

Location of Nanku Ecovillage

Address

Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Coordinates

9.97837, -85.62790
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FAQs about Nanku Ecovillage

Is Nanku more of a real estate project or an intentional community?
A bit of both, honestly. You can buy a parcel outright with financing support, or come in with the ecovillage membership model in mind -- one-time contribution, monthly dues, shared governance. If community life is your priority, it's worth having a direct conversation with the Nanku team about how residents actually live and work together day to day.
What does it cost to get involved?
Reports point to a one-time contribution of around $150,000 plus $200 in monthly dues for ecovillage membership. Property purchases through the official site instead follow a more traditional real estate structure, with construction financing available through Banco Lafise. Reach out directly for current numbers.
How many people live at Nanku today?
It depends who you ask, since Nanku is still early in its journey -- estimates range from a small founding group to a few dozen involved in the wider project. If community size matters to your decision, it's a great question to ask directly when you reach out.
How do I get in touch?
Reach the Nanku team directly at info@nankuecovillage.com, or through the contact form at nankuecovillage.com.

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