Shawandha and Jaguar Rescue Center

Ali setting up the shot at Shwandha. 

This week we interviewed the founder and owner of Shawandha Lounge, Mao. She is a European native that came to Puerto Viejo to escape the superficial life as a fashion designer in Ibiza, Spain. Shawandha prides itself on its organic construction, holistic approach towards integrating its clientele into the environment, and maintaing a sustainable and harmonious existence with all its neighbors.

Also, we interviewed the founders and owners of the Jaguar Rescue Center, Encar and Sandro. They have both dedicated their lives to the preservation of Costa Rica's wildlife. Their mentality is focused around being "naturalists." They strive to provide the animals, such as sloths, monkeys, jaguars, and birds, a habitat to recuperate that is contiguous with their natural surroundings so that when the animals are confident to return to the wild, they can do so at their own leisure. The Rescue Center also hosts passionate volunteers from around the globe. Hearing their stories about why their work is important to them, and the future they see for conservation was an enlightening experience.

3-toed sloth, admitted 12/24

Baby Jaguar resting. 

Witnessing the organization in action and getting the details from the behind the scenes was awesome! We are so excited to keep up the momentum and continue exploring other fantastic movements happening around us.