ADI Potrero is more than a community association—it’s the heartbeat of our town. As the official government-recognized organization for Potrero, we work to enhance public spaces, protect our environment, and strengthen the connections that make our community thrive.
Once a quiet fishing and farming village, Potrero has grown into a vibrant blend of local tradition and global influence. As our town evolves, ADIP remains committed to representing everyone who calls this place home. Whether here for generations or newly arrived, all Potrereños are invited to ensure we remain a part of a sustainable, welcoming, and connected community with ADI Potrero.
Who is ADI Potrero
Mission
To empower and unite the Potrero community by enhancing public spaces, preserving local traditions, and promoting sustainable growth for a stronger, more connected town.
Vision
A thriving, inclusive, and environmentally responsible Potrero where residents, businesses, and visitors collaborate to protect, celebrate, and enrich our coastal community.
ADIP serves the entire community within the limits of the town of Potrero, as defined by our official district boundary. This includes neighborhoods as far south as Rincon Largo, up along the coast from Surfside to Las Catalinas and east to the mountain ridges bordering our neighbors of Tempate.
Poblado: Potrero
District: Tempate
Canton: Santa Cruz
Province: Guanacaste
Meet the Board
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President
Douglas Peralta
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Vice President
Alfredo Flores
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Secretary
Pamela Vásquez Moreno
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Vocal 3
Ronny Moreno
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Vocal 2
Erick Moreno
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Vocal 1
Wendy Abarca
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Fiscal
Maritza Abarca Ugarte
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Treasurer
Leticia Moreno
A Unified Potrero
At the heart of Potrero, your ADI acts to strengthen community engagement by bridging connections, building trust, and fostering unity between locals, expats, and visitors. Moreover, the ADI can leverage resources by pooling financial, human, and material assets to create a greater impact.
By working together, we ensure that Potrero remains a vibrant, inclusive, and environmentally responsible community. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or visitor, your participation in local initiatives strengthens the town’s future.
What is an ADI
An ADI (Asociación de Desarrollo Integral), or Integral Development Association, is a non-profit organization recognized by the Costa Rican government and established at the town community level. ADIs are created to address local needs, improve public services, and enhance the quality of life for residents.
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ADIs were formally established under the Law of Integral Development Associations (Law No. 3859) in 1967 as part of Costa Rica’s efforts to decentralize governance and promote democracy. Today over 3,000 ADIs operate nationwide under the legal framework of the Dirección Nacional de Desarrollo de la Comunidad (DINADECO), which regulates their operations and provides financial and logistical support.
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ADIs across Guanacaste play a vital role in fostering sustainable tourism by protecting beaches and managing essential infrastructure to support both locals and visitors. They lead environmental conservation efforts, including initiatives like the Blue Flag program, which helps maintain the region’s natural beauty and ecological health. Additionally, ADIs are dedicated to preserving local culture by organizing festivals and traditional events that celebrate the rich heritage of Guanacaste, ensuring that its customs and history continue to thrive for future generations.
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The Unión Costera is an alliance of ADIs along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, formed in 2024 to strengthen collaboration among communities from Potrero to Junquillal, and growing. As our coastal towns become increasingly connected, this initiative recognizes the need for a united approach to shared challenges and opportunities.
The Unión Costera fosters regional cooperation on critical issues such as security, water scarcity, and sustainable tourism. It also serves as a collective voice advocating for coastal communities at the national level while promoting the exchange of best practices and resources to enhance the effectiveness of ADIs along our shared coastline.