The Tropics Foundation reaches its mission by investing in the transformative programs of CATIE
For 50 years, CATIE has been the premier international organization dedicated to advancing inclusive green development in Latin American and the Caribbean through combining efforts in
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HIGHER EDUCATION
For 50 years CATIE has provided postgraduate and doctoral programs in sustainable agricultural development to thousands of students throughout Latin American and the Caribbean
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APPLIED RESEARCH
CATIE is pioneering research to advance nature-based solutions and scale the process of transforming food systems (agriculture) in the American tropics
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CATIE integrates its research projects with the community-based priorities of the 13 member countries throughout the American tropics increasing local input and capacity building
We have a plan
Alongside our partner CATIE, the Tropics Foundation’s philanthropic community advances sustainable agricultural development in the American Tropics that results in
Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change
Accelerated transformation to sustainable food, land and water systems
Equitable & Inclusive Rural Communities
Where We Make A Difference
CATIE is headquartered in Turrialba, Costa Rica although partners with and provides services to 13 member countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean
CATIE in the News
Congress Meets for the First Time in Turrialba to Celebrate Canton’s 120 years
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Visiting Costa Rica?
Stop by CATIE’s botanical garden
Located just two hours east from San Jose, and nestled in a mountainous landscape surrounded by abundant tropical vegetation, coffee plantations, farms and sugar cane fields, is the Valley of Turrialba. Since 1942, the valley has been home to the campus headquarters of CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), which houses some of the most important plant collections in the Americas.
Many of the center’s collections are located in the Botanical Garden, a 45 hectare farm that maintains nearly 4,400 genetic samples— representing more than 280 species from around the world. The garden is a laboratory for students and scientist investigating the molecular and morphological characteristics of various species as well as an educational site to learn about environmental conservation and the sustainable use and protection of our natural resources.
Location
10, Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Phone
+506 2556 2700
