What We Do
It takes hard work to maintain our beautiful community. Las Huacas Community Association (LHCA) is a non-profit that has worked since 2010 to reduce neighborhood theft, keep our roads safer, and build a close-knit residential community like no other in Nosara. To accomplish these goals, we ask that home and property owners pay their share of annual association dues and volunteer to help when they can.
Goal #1 -Better Roads
In 2023, LHCA allocated $235,000 of the Save the Road fund on our 1.5 kilometers of highway-grade paved main road plus a further $69,000 on regular road maintenance. Since the association began collecting funds in 2015, we have allocated $581,000 on making our main hill road and side roads safer. This includes laying and maintaining the main hill road and designated side roads, creating drainage plans and infrastructure, landscaping to prevent mudslides, and building retaining walls.
Main and Side Roads
Las Huacas main road has only been paved since 2019. But even with asphalt laid on 1.5 kilometers of main road, LHCA has to allocate around $50,000 per year patching potholes and fixing eroded roadsides. Many side roads are graded and smoothed.
Curbs and Signs
Over the years, sadly many residents, guests and workers have crashed their vehicles on the sharp curves and steep ravines of Las Huacas. LHCA works to resolve problem areas with safely graded curves, shoulders, curbs, and reflective signs.
Drainage
One of the most under -appreciated aspects of LHCA road work is drainage. With the incredible amounts of rain and hill runoff during the wet season, water has to be routed beneath the roads and away from curves to prevent erosion and mudslides.
Road Emergencies
Las Huacas security is available 24/7 to assist with emergencies that prevent passage on the road or are a danger to people or animals. Fallen trees, downed power lines, and mudslides are common occurrences on our jungle roads.
Goal #2 -Safer Homes
Like many places in the world, the Nosara area suffers from the problem of petty theft and frequent home break-ins, although typically without violence. Las Huacas is the only neighborhood in Nosara that has organized to fund a 24/7 staff of security guards, which has significantly lowered instances of crime in Las Huacas. In 2010, Las Huacas recorded 24 incidents of theft and one violent crime within a period of 8 months. Comparatively, in 2021 and 2022 we recorded 4 incidents of theft and 0 violent crimes.
24/7 Roving Security
LHCA's goal is to have trusted, long-time guards who are well-known and respected in our community., The security team is led by Jhonny Briceño and 3 of the guards have worked security on the hill for more than three years.
Monitored Entry & Exit
We are fortunate to have only one entry and exit to the neighborhood. LHCA has further improved security with a security caseta, video surveillance, and overnight guard.
Wildlife Assistance
With the help of International Animal Rescue Costa Rica., Las Huacas security team helps identify animals in need and assists with rescue or relocation. Finding lost dogs is another Las Huacas security specialty.
Active Volunteer Board
In this amazing remote jungle community, it's a year-round effort to maintain the safety and security of Las Huacas homes, properties and roads. LHCA has an active and committed board that meets regularly.
Goal #3-Closer Communities
One main focus of LHCA since its inception in 2010 is to live in harmony, respecting the different cultures and lifestyles that make up our unique community. To accomplish that goal, LHCA hosts monthly budget meetings and annual planning meetings open to all Las Huacas residents. All of our board of director positions are open to all residents. We host twice-yearly neighborhood socials so long-time residents can meet new neighbors. Two WhatsApp groups support residents - one for general support questions and other for security and emergencies.
Do Your Part
Las Huacas community tackles the big challenges of road infrastructure and security of both people and property - backed by the necessary fundraising and a non-profit association. This is literally unheard of among Nosara's other residential communities. Please help us keep a good thing going by paying voluntary annual dues and considering making an additional donation.