Bio-diversity

Upala cant has a great environmental wealth, represented by the primary forests of the hills Tenorio and Miravalles, where is born the water that feeds the river basins of the r I Zapote, Chimurria, Celeste and child. The presence of forest in these mountains and adjacent to the r represent you important areas of the runners biol magical for the different animal species typical of the region n, as well as those of step or great runner biol Mesoamerican magic. FUNDESTEMI (sustainable development, Tenorio, Miravalles Foundation), is an organization with seat in Bijagua de Upala covers all n cant, has 6 years of life and c dula jur dica d to. This Foundation, has promoted the development of several projects involved in the improvement of the welfare of communities in Upala, through the implementation of actions related to the protection and conservation of the environment. On the other hand, the SAN Cantonal Committee is an organ attached to the municipality of Upala and is currently chaired by Mr. Juan Rafael Zapata (Social promoter, MS). This give a condition n the municipality continued support to the development of this project.

Costa rica