At ATEC, 75% of what you pay for a our tours goes directly to the guides. ATEC’s share from a tour is 25%, which has allowed us to operate, organize and lead our projects for nearly three decades.  We are a self-sustaining, non-profit, grassroots, community based organization that finances itself, its guides, and its conservation efforts through your patronage and support. With more than 50 exciting tours, classes, and activities provided by friendly, local, knowledgable guides you won’t be dissapointed. Together we are suppporting the local community, the family based economy, the environment and the traditional way of life. Cool!

• Promote the development of ecological and socially responsible tourism in Talamanca.

• Promote the ethnic pride and cultural expression among the indigenous and Afro-Caribbean residents.

• Promote the initiation and management of locally owned businesses and tourist services.

To fulfill ATEC’s goals our office, located in Old Harbour ( Puerto Viejo ), serves as a communication center to put visitors in contact with experienced native naturalist guides who offer a variety of interesting, educational field experiences. These guided activities are by appointment and under normal circumstances, limited to 6 persons per guide.