Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO) which was created in 1994 under the laws of the Republic of Costa Rica is an independent, proactive, non-profit, apolitical and multi-sectorial organization, which is committed to the long-term management, protection and conservation of the Cocos Island National Marine Park, World Natural Heritage Site (UNESCO 1997) and Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR 1998).

It is integrated by distinguished citizens, businessmen and women, scholars, government officials and nature lovers who make up the General Assembly, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Has an effective and efficient internal organization which also out sources additional resources for defined periods of time to implement specific projects. More>>

Cocos Island Will Receive Modern Vessel

Thanks to the collaboration of thousands of Costa Ricans, today the Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO) delivered a modern boat, valued at over ¢30 million, to protect and conserve Cocos Island National Park. The vessel “FAICO II” was delivered to the Ministry of Environment... More >>

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Children from Pavas Discover the Treasure of Cocos Island

The Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO) and the company SC Johnson delivered an educational message to over 900 children from the Pavas area at the Carmen Lyra Public Library.

The play “A Treasure to Be Discovered” was presented Wednesday 29 through Friday 31 October, based on the educational book by Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO), which narrates the store of a child called Jorgito who experiences a series of adventures to find the real treasure of Cocos Island. More>>

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There are few places where humans have not altered the normal course of nature; Cocos Island, is a sanctuary for life, a refuge of exceptional biodiversity in a magical world of indescribable beauty. More>>