CATIE - Finca Cabiria
Turrialba, Costa Rica
- Soil Science
- permaculture
- Water Systems
- farm
- education center
About.
CATIE - The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center - is an international entity with a unique combination of science, graduate education and innovation for development, has its bases well-grounded and a clear action plan for creating professionals with a distinct perspective who can also contribute to the sustainable growth of the communities.
Finca Cabiria is CATIE's germoplasm center, and includes a seed bank with over 7000 varieties including one of the world's best collection of coffee, cacao, and squash. It also includes an exotic fruit tree nursery, an agroforestry nursery, and a botanical garden for visitors.
CATIE is financed by a number of Latin American governments, and its genetic library is a heritage to humanity.
Key Stats.
Year founded
1976
Size of project site
8 hectares
Languages spoken
- Spanish
People on site
3 - 20
Dry season
November to April
Wet season
May to October
Living Conditions.
Sleeping
- shared rooms
- private room
Omnivore Food
- communal kitchen access
Internet
- None: Off the grid
Opportunities
CATIE - Finca Cabiria is currently offering the following opportunities:
- apprentice
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