Join Amigos of Costa Rica
Thank you for your interest in joining Amigos! There are two ways to become a member of our organization: become an individual sponsor by making a Contribution at any level or simply register online as a Tourist at no cost.
Become an Individual Sponsor – click to proceed to the donation page where you can contribute and become a member all at once! See below for more information on Individual Sponsor levels.
Become a Tourist – Join Now! not ready to donate, no problem! Click to register as a FREE user of the website and be able to post blogs, comments and receive our newsletters.
Become an Individual Sponsor
Make a tax-deductible donation of any size to automatically become an Amigos member. Those who join by making a contribution will be assigned to a wildlife-related membership group and will receive special benefits associated with their group in addition to Tourist benefits like blogging rights and Amigos updates. Visit our Express Donation page to make a credit card contribution of any size, and we will email you a username and password. Donors who wish to contribute through other means will also receive login information. Click below to view member benefits, and show your commitment to Costa Rica by joining one of our membership groups today!
- Morpho Level
($1-49)
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- Macaw Level
($50-199)
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- Spider Monkey Level
($200-$499)
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- Jaguar Level
($500 and up)
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Become a Tourist – Join Now!
Sign up to become a Tourist at no cost. Tourists are able to post and comment on blogs and will receive periodic newsletters and Amigos updates. You will be forwarded to our sign-up page where you will enter your name, username and email address. Amigos will then email you a password that you can change once you are logged in. Once you have received this email, click “Member Login” in the upper right of any of our site pages and you’re ready to blog! Click here to become a Tourist
Join our Exclusive Leaders’ Council!
If you become an individual sponsor at the Jaguar Level, then you will automatically become a member of our Leaders’ Council, our exclusive network of sponsors who receive VIP invitations to member-only events.
For more information on our Leaders’ Council click here.
Benefits of Individual Sponsorship
Learn more about the exciting benefits of Individual sponsorship. Click on any of the membership levels below, or scroll down to learn more about becoming a member of Amigos of Costa Rica today!
Morpho Level
Macaw Level
Spider Monkey Level
Jaguar Level
Morpho Level ($1-49)
With wingspans as small as 3 inches, Morpho butterflies make up in impact what they lack in stature. Their wings are covered in scales that reflect iridescent light and, when they venture above the treetops, their brilliant blue color can be seen by pilots flying overhead. Our Morpho Level Members know that the success and beauty of the rainforest depend on creatures of all sizes. Benefits of this level include:
- Tax-Deductible Benefit in U.S. or Costa Rica
- Email subscription to the Amigos of Costa Rica Pura Vida! Quarterly Newsletter
- Unique username and password to post and comment on Amigos of Costa Rica website blog
- Public recognition of your commitment to Costa Rica on Amigos of Costa Rica website
- Invitations to member-only events and partner events in Washington D.C. and Costa Rica
Macaw Level ($50-199)
Macaws command attention, and much of their beauty can be attributed to their uniqueness. It has been said that each bird’s plumage is as distinctive as a human fingerprint. In Costa Rica, scarlet macaws soar through the air and can live up to 75 years. Our Macaw Level Members recognize the longevity of their impact. Benefits of this level include:
- All of the Morpho Level benefits listed above
- Public recognition of your commitment to Costa Rica as a Macaw Level Donor in our newsletter and the Amigos and CRUSA annual reports
- Priority Registration for members-only events in the U.S. and Costa Rica
- Exclusive Gifts for Macaw Level membership*: an Amigos of Costa Rica car decal and a set of 3 “Costa Rican Orchids” correspondence cards by renown Costa Rican artist Miguel Casafont
Spider Monkey Level ($200-499)
Covering up to 40 feet with a single arm stride, spider monkeys have the agility to live in the treetops. Their intelligence and complex social structure have allowed them to develop unique communication skills and protective practices. Our Spider Monkey Level Members enable assertive action while staying mindful of the need to preserve resources for future generations. Benefits of this level include:
- All of the Macaw Level benefits listed above*
- Public recognition of your commitment to Costa Rica as a Spider Monkey Level Donor in our newsletter and the Amigos and CRUSA annual reports
- Your interview with Amigos of Costa Rica Staff posted on Amigos of Costa Rica website
- Print subscription to the Amigos of Costa Rica Pura Vida Quarterly Newsletter
- Exclusive Gifts for Spider Monkey Level membership*
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Jaguar Level ($500 and up)
The jaguar is a solitary animal whose elusive nature and dense-forest habitat make it difficult to sight. Though the species’ numbers are dwindling, the jaguar’s presence on the fossil record goes back 2 million years. Our Jaguar Level Members are unique individuals who demonstrate strength and leadership through their significant and ongoing support. Benefits of this level include:
- All of the Spider Monkey level benefits listed above*
- Public recognition of your commitment to Costa Rica as a Jaguar Level Donor in our newsletter and the Amigos and CRUSA annual reports
- An annual membership to the Amigos of Costa Rica exclusive Leaders’ Council, offering monthly members-only events, issue briefings and program briefings in Costa Rica
- A personal note from an Amigos of Costa Rica Trustee on program highlights and progress
- One VIP Leaders’ Council Tour to one of the Organization for Tropical Studies biological research field stations in Costa Rica
- Invitation to one Leaders’ Council Program Field Visit (with program director, Amigos of Costa Rica or CRUSA Foundation Staff)
- Exclusive Jaguar Level Member Gift*
For more information on our Leaders’ Council, click here.
*Gifts labeled “Exclusive” are specific to their Membership Category and will not carry over to higher giving levels to help you maximize your deduction.
