Costa Rica Card® grew out of an initiative developed by Roraima RLR S.A. in 2005 in Costa Rica. Roraima RLR S.A. was incorporated as a green venture company in March 2004.

Since its inception Costa Rica Card® has worked with both the public and private sector associated to the fertile tourism industry of Costa Rica. Our main effort is directed to the creation of multiple alliances to improve the local tourism milieu in terms of environmental and social projects and initiatives affecting changes in citizen behavior (responsible tourism) and encouraging sustainable development.

As a "green-venture shop," Costa Rica Card® provides the tourist with information about discounts and savings while donating money (up to 20% of our annual gross income) to the Costa Rica Card Philanthropy Fund.

The Costa Rica Card Philanthropy Fund is fully committed to support local protected areas and touristy places (park guards, management plans, beach cleaning, waste reduction etc.). The fund also supports impoverished communities, the perpetuation of local cultural values and talents in need of alternative economic opportunities and the development of sustainable initiatives and events within the tourist sector. We are currently donors of the Osa Conservation Campaign (see www.osacampaign.org) and have helped various local fundations and artists through fundraising events and pleas.

In order to guarantee transparency and enhance credibility The Costa Rica Card Philanthropy Fund is managed by an independent board of high level representatives from both the public and private sector.

MISSION STATEMENT
Costa Rica Card® is a green venture that promotes responsible tourism and sustainable development thereby improving the quality of life in Costa Rica for generations to come.