Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica will be home to our inspiration destination as it is uniquely positioned within the natural environment and cultural community we aim to celebrate. Puerto Viejo's rich history of Afro-Caribbean culture uniquely fuses Indigenous, Costa Rican & Jamaican heritage, and boasts with a vibrant array of ocean and jungle wildlife and activities.

Biodiversity: Costa Rica is home to 6% of the world's biodiversity including plant and animal life, rainforests, volcanoes, and beaches

Town Attractions: restaurants, bars, boutique shops, lush jungle, abundant wildlife, coral reefs, beaches, national parks and an animal rescue center

Time Zone: Central Time Zone

Currency Rate: 615 CRC = $1 USD

Weather: Avg 70-90 degrees year round. Rainy season lasts between May to November.

Languages: Spanish, English & 8 indigenous languages

Infinityland is committed to serving the Afro-Caribbean community of Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica, which has historically faced systematic marginalization. Despite these historical challenges, the community boasts a rich heritage and vibrant culture full of celebration and talent to cultivate.

For worldwide creatives, Infinityland will be a destination for inspiration, harmonizing artistic pursuits with mental well-being. Travelers will engage with local customs and traditional practices through immersive art experiences that spread legacy and foster meaningful connections.

By serving both locals and tourists, Infinityland aims to ignite cultural exchange, drive artistic innovation, and enhance access to holistic well-being. This transformative approach will enrich the lives of all who visit, creating a positive social impact in Limón and beyond.

Infinityland is proud to be working hand-in-hand with the local community of Puerto Viejo and the Limon Chamber of Commerce in the following ways and more:

-Increasing economic development through tourism, aligned with initiatives led by the Limon Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism

-Bringing hundreds of new jobs to the region with competitive wages, benefits, and familial perks

-Assembling a Community Council to join our advisory board that provides insight, oversight, and direction on design, development, and impact in the local region

-Providing access to creative arts & technology programming to help to cultivate the talent thriving within the rich Caribe community

-Offering access to top of the line facilities and venue rentals for community use at a discounted rate

-Providing discounted rates for locals as guests and associated events

-Telling stories of the local heritage through art, tours, events, and cultural practice on site

-Implementing best practices in nature conservation and development that aligns with eco-initiatives and community interests

Within five years, Infinityland will be a vital resource for art therapy and education in visual arts, performance arts, craft making, culinary arts, and digital technology, transforming Puerto Viejo into a world leader in healing arts. 

In ten years, we will lead the Americas in innovative mental health care and arts programming, empowering previously silenced voices to drive cultural change that fosters economic growth and generational transformation.

In thirty years, Infinityland will be a global model for creative empowerment recognized by governments, educational institutions, health centers, and creative industries worldwide. We will have trained generations of artists, educators, and therapists who have gone on to become leaders in their fields and art therapy will be a key attraction for tourism in Costa Rica's Caribe.

In one hundred years, Infinityland will stand as a symbol of creative empowerment and mental health advocacy, and the Puerto Viejo community will hold a legacy of inspiring similar initiatives worldwide. 

Our leadership team applies their expertise as designers and educators to honor the necessity of having a youth advisory board as key thought partners in the development process. It ensures that the next generation has a voice in key decisions regarding program design across creative expression, skill development, job creation, and therapeutic support. Additionally, our partnerships with local schools, cultural organizations, and government institutions further advance our efforts through holding seats on our community council. These boards co-design tools like our feedback survey, ensuring that we remain aligned with the values, heart, and soul of Puerto Viejo on an ongoing basis.

For the building's construction, we are collaborating with local architects, designers, artists, and residents to shape the space, integrating traditional materials and craftsmanship with sustainable methods and cutting-edge technology. Our signature design aims to attract a significant portion of the 2.5 million annual tourists visiting Costa Rica, as well as the 400,000 residents of the Limón province.

Belonging: Our inclusive community events and diverse programming options ensure that every guest feels seen and celebrated in ways that foster camaraderie among creatives from around the world.

Inspiration: Experiences spark creativity and imagination. With thoughtfully designed spaces, immersive art installations, and curated programming and events, we provide endless inspiration for artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators to embrace curiosity, unleash their creativity and push boundaries.

Accessibility: Design for everyone, with everyone. We prioritize accessibility by offering wheelchair ramps, clear signage in multiple languages, digital resources and sensory-calming spaces based on inclusive design for mental and physical well-being.

Sustainability: Reduce environmental footprint. Committed to minimizing our environmental impact, we implement eco-friendly practices such as solar energy, water conservation initiatives, and sustainable building materials, creating a greener future for people and our planet.

Tech-efficiency: Seamlessly streamline connectivity. We leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline guest experiences with digital check-ins, smart room controls, wayfinding maps, contactless payments and virtual assistance maximizing efficiency while enhancing convenience for our community members.

Our Principles in Practice Look Like:

Safety

Psychological & physical safety for all to feel welcomed, respected & protected

Representation

Staff, guest members, and experiences that reflect diverse realities & stories

Cultural Awareness

Trainings on bias, discrimination, and celebration of diverse cultures & traditions

Hair Care & Skincare

Amenities and products that are suitable for various textures, styles, types, and tones

Health & Wellness

Inclusion of holistic health practices from varying cultural perspectives & needs

Dress Code

Acknowledging and respecting various styles of dress, fashion and body types

Photography & Media

Culturally sensitive photography etiquette for sacred spaces & editing skin tones

Marketing

Materials that feature diverse representation of guests, not just staff

Language

Language support, translation services and multilingual materials

Infinityland innovates upon existing models of art therapy by prioritizing artistic expression—through visual arts, music, and performance—over traditional methods like costly medications or talk therapy. This approach makes mental health care more accessible and adaptable to diverse needs. Inspired by organizations like Johns Hopkins' Arts + Mind Lab and the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine, we build on their research to create a transformative space that merges arts centers, makerspaces, and wellness retreats into a comprehensive facility that redefines holistic care.

What differentiates Infinityland is its neuroscience-informed architectural design. By incorporating elements like soft lighting, natural soundscapes, and fluid spatial layouts, we create an environment specifically designed to reduce stress, stimulate creativity, and foster well-being. This integration of architecture and art therapy will help disrupt the dependency on prescription drugs and provide a scalable prototype that can reshape local economies and global mental health care.

Infinityland also draws from unique experiences like Theaster Gates' Black Artist Retreat by fostering cultural pride and empowerment through remote experiences that cultivate a safe and inspiring place to create, uninterrupted. The US National Parks Arts Foundation also inspires our work through their highlighted relationship between the natural environment and artistic inspiration. Infinityland’s placement within Costa Rica’s vibrant landscapes expands this concept, making the environment an integral part of creative inspiration and the healing process.

Our approach ensures that we don't just cater to professional artists but extend mental health and creative benefits to entire communities. This reimagined model is needed to address the growing global demand for offline connection, along with culturally relevant, accessible, and holistic mental health solutions.

For development, we will align Infinityland with the Costa Rican Tourism Board’s (ICT) sustainable tourism initiatives and Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives’ (CINDE) long-term investment strategies. For programming, we’ll collaborate with ICT’s Wellness Pura Vida strategy and Ministries of Youth & Culture, Health, Education, and Environment to create holistic programs that emphasize creativity, education, and wellness. Interntaionally, we aim to partner with Johns Hopkins' International Arts + Mind Lab and the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine to integrate evidence-based wellness practices into our programs as well. We foresee leveraging platforms of partners like Google, SXSW, Art Basel and Blackweek for events and marketing to expand reach to a global audience. We’ll also lead study abroad programs with schools, universities and organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, to foster cross-cultural exchange and youth development. Mission-aligned partnerships are our DNA to advance our movement.

From within Costa Rica to Puerto Viejo:

San Jose to Limon is a 30 min flight

San Jose, SJO: 4hr 30min drive

Limón, LIO: 1 hr drive

Panama, CHX: 1 hr drive (across border)

*An international airport is currently in development in Limon, a 1 hour drive from Puerto Viejo.

From the United States to San Jose Airport:

Miami, MIA: 3hrs

Atlanta, ATL: 4 hrs

Dallas, DFW: 4 hrs

Chicago, ORD: 5 hrs

Los Angeles, LAX: 6 hrs

New York & DC, JFK, DCA: 7 hrs

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Have an idea in mind for a potential partnership, investment or sponsorship opportunity? Email us at info@toinfinityland.com