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May 8-11, 2025

Join us for a course on the principles of syntropic agriculture – a regenerative approach to building healthy food systems.

Este es un curso bilingüe, damos la bienvenida a hablantes de español e inglés.
This is a bilingual course, both Spanish and English speakers are welcome.

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may 8–11, 2025

Curso de Agricultura Sintrópica

Information in English follows below Spanish.

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Durante este curso, compartiremos los principios de la agricultura sintrópica desde el diseño a la implementación y manejo de sistemas agroforestales altamente productivos en terrenos degradados por la acción humana.

El enfoque de dicho sistema es la producción de cultivos anuales (hortalizas, granos y tubérculos) y frutas semi-perennes (papaya, piña, maracuya, etc.) con el fin de aumentar el porcentaje de autosuficiencia alimentaría para los habitantes, colaboradores y visitantes del proyecto.

También conoceremos los sistemas agroforestales existentes en Tierramor con más de 2-3 años de ser sembrados, diseñados de acuerdo al contexto del bosque tropical húmedo de Guanacaste.

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¿Qué es la agricultura sintrópica?

Es una filosofía práctica compuesta de principios que nos permite entender e imitar la dinámica, estructura y funcionalidad del ecosistema original donde se quiere intervenir para crear sistemas de producción agroforestal.

Se busca llenar todos los nichos del agro-ecosistema a través del espacio y del tiempo, integrando especies pioneras, secundarias y primarias dentro de una misma área. Estos sistemas conllevan un manejo basado en observación, podas y cosecha que permiten acelerar la regeneración del sistema.

TEMÁTICAS

  • 1

    Historia y principios de la agricultura sintrópica

  • 2

    Análisis del sitio y planificación de proyecto

  • 3

    Diseño de un sistema agroforestal sintrópico

  • 4

    Preparación del suelo y siembra

  • 5

    Manejo inicial de un sistema sintrópico

Organizaciones

Agro Sintrópica esta una organización con enfoque en educación agroforestal. Brindamos cursos, talleres y programas de aprendizaje en México y Costa Rica.(Previamente Colectivo Waybil)

Logo for agro síntropeca consultoría, featuring a stylized plant with a swirl inside a leaf, with the company name in white on a black background.

Horario

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  • jueves, 8 de Mayo de 2025

    2:00–5:00PM la Hora de llegada de los participantes

    6:00PM El curso comienza con la cena

  • Domingo, 11 de mayo de 2025

    2:00PM El curso finalizará el domingo después del almuerzo

Descuentos para Grupos

Por cada billete adicional de que compres, obtén un 10% de descuento

2 billetes: 20% de descuento
3 billetes: 30% de descuento
4 billetes: 40% de descuento
5 billetes: 50% de descuento

Código: locals10

Compra 2 billetes de camping y llévate 1 gratis

Código: campamento

Compra 3 billetes de dormitorio y llévate 1 gratis

Código: comodo

Compra 1 billete semiprivado y llévate 1 gratis

Código: comodoplus

Early bird privada

25% de descuento en entradas privadas antes del 31 de abril

Código: madrugador

Consultas y preguntas

Para obtener más información

Por favor contacta directamente a Dorota escribiendo a work-exchange@tierramor.cr

Beca

Por cada 5 entradas vendidas, seleccionamos una solicitud de beca. La beca cubrirá el precio total del boleto, incluida toda la programación y las comidas. Los beneficiarios de las becas serán notificados si su solicitud ha sido seleccionada.

FACILITADORES / Facilitators

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Jorge Espinosa

  • Técnico y consultor agroforestral especializado en el diseño, implementación y manejo de proyectos agroforestales desde el 2018 en diversos climas y ecosistemas de México y Centroamérica, así como en la facilitacion de cursos introductorios y avanzados en dichos proyectos. Se ha capacitado con expertos en temas de agricultura sintrópica y sistemas agroforestales en fincas de Brasil y de México.

    Jorge is an agroforestry technician and consultant specializing in the design, implementation, and management of agroforestry projects since 2018 in various climates and ecosystems across Mexico and Central America. He has also facilitated introductory and advanced courses in these projects. He has trained with experts in syntropic agriculture and agroforestry systems on farms in Brazil and Mexico.

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Javier Abdelnour

  • Javier Abdelnour es Ingeniero Agrónomo especializado en Agricultura Regenerativa, Gestión de Proyectos y Análisis de Datos, con un profundo compromiso con la restauración de ecosistemas y la construcción de sistemas alimentarios resilientes. Como gerente de la finca de Tierramor desde el inicio del proyecto, ha desempeñado un papel clave en la definición de su visión y en la implementación del Programa de Permacultura durante los últimos tres años. Apasionado por empoderar a otros, Javier ayuda a las personas a reconectarse con la naturaleza y a comprender su papel dentro del ecosistema global de nuestro planeta Tierra.

    Javier Abdelnour is an agronomist specializing in Regenerative Agriculture, Project Management, and Data Analysis, deeply committed to restoring ecosystems and building resilient food systems. As Tierramor's Farm Manager since the project's inception, he has played a key role in shaping its vision and leading the implementation of the Permaculture Program for the past three years. Passionate about empowering others, Javier helps individuals reconnect with nature and understand their role in the greater ecosystem of our planet.

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Tomas Guzman

  • Tomás Guzmán Vega es ingeniero agrónomo con especialización en agroecología y agricultura orgánica.
    Actualmente, forma parte del equipo de trabajo de Tierramor y se ha desempeñado como asistente en proyectos de extensión de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica. En su rol, ha brindado talleres y capacitaciones sobre la elaboración de bioinsumos y orincipios de agroecologia. Además, cuenta con un diplomado en agricultura orgánica y microbiología de suelos de la Universidad de Bacalar en Mexico.

    Tomás Guzmán Vega is an agricultural engineer specializing in agroecology and organic agriculture. He is currently part of the Tierramor team as theand has worked as an assistant in extension projects at the National University of Costa Rica. In his role, he has led workshops and training sessions on the production of bio-inputs and agroecology principles. Additionally, he holds a diploma in organic agriculture and soil microbiology from the University of Bacalar in Mexico.

During this course, we will share the principles of syntropic agriculture, from design to implementation and management of highly productive agroforestry systems on land degraded by human activity.

The focus of this system is the production of annual crops (vegetables, grains, and tubers) and semi-perennial fruits (papaya, pineapple, passion fruit, etc.) in order to increase the percentage of food self-sufficiency for the residents, collaborators, and visitors of the project.

We will also explore the existing agroforestry systems at Tierramor, which have been planted for over 2–3 years and are designed in accordance with the context of the humid tropical forest of Guanacaste.

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What is syntropic agriculture?

Syntropic agriculture is a practical philosophy based on principles that help us understand and imitate the dynamics, structure, and functionality of the original ecosystem where intervention is planned to create agroforestry production systems.

The goal is to fill all ecological niches within the agroecosystem across space and time, integrating pioneer, secondary, and primary species within the same area. These systems rely on management techniques such as observation, pruning, and harvesting to accelerate the regeneration of the system.

Topics

  • 1

    History and Principles of Syntropic Agriculture

  • 2

    Site Analysis and Project Planning

  • 3

    Design of a Syntropic Agroforestry System

  • 4

    Soil Preparation and Planting

  • 5

    Initial Management of a Syntropic System

Organizations

Agro Sintropica is an organization with a focus on agroforestry education. We provide courses, workshops and learning programs in Mexico and Costa Rica (Formerly Colectivo Waybil)

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Schedule

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

2:00–5:00PM course Participants arrive

6:00PM The course begins with dinner

Sunday, 11 may 2025

2:00PM The course will end on Sunday after lunch

Group Discounts

For every additional commuter ticket purchased, receive and extra 10% off

2 tickets: 20% discount
3 tickets: 30% discount
4 tickets: 40% discount
5 tickets: 50% discount

Code: locals10

Buy 2 camping tickets, get 1 free

Code: campamento

Buy 3 dorm tickets, get 1 free

code: comodo

Buy 1 semi-private ticket, get 1 free

Code: comodoplus

Private Early Bird

25% off private casita before April 31st

Code: madrugador

Inquiries & questions

contact us

For more information or questions email Dorota at work-exchange@tierramor.cr

Scholarship

For every 5 tickets sold, we are selecting one application for a scholarship. The scholarship will cover the entire ticket price, including all programming and meals. Scholarship recipients will be notified if their application has been selected.

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Commuter

  • Incluye programación diurna y comidas. No incluye alojamiento.

    Includes all programming and meals. Overnight accommodation not included.

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Acampada - Camping

  • Se proporciona una plataforma para acampar. Es necesario traer su propia tienda de campaña y equipo de campamento. Incluye todas las comidas.

    A camping platform is provided. You must bring your own tent and camping gear. All meals are included.

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Dormitorio - Dorm

  • Cama individual en litera (camarote) con baño y ducha compartidos. Incluye todas las comidas.

    Single bed in a bunk bed with shared bathroom and shower. Includes all meals.

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Compartida - Shared Double

  • Cama individual en habitación doble compartida. Baños y duchas compartidos. Incluye todas las comidas.

    Single bed in a shared double room. Shared bathrooms and showers. Includes all meals.

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Suite - Private

  • Cabina privada con ducha, cama king, y baño compartido. Incluye 3 comidas al día.

    Private cabin with a shower, king bed, and shared bathroom. Includes three meals per day.

    $600 1 persona (Casita)
    $750 2 personas (Suite)

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