Why become affiliated with CATUCZA.

  • 1. REPRESENTATION AND A VOICE

    Your business is not alone. CATUCZA represents the interests of the tourism and business sectors before public institutions, local governments, and other strategic stakeholders, bringing the sector’s needs and proposals to the places where decisions are made.

  • 2. SUPPORT AND STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS

    Become part of a business network that connects companies, institutions, and community organizations. The Chamber facilitates partnerships, collaboration, and access to key stakeholders to create solutions and opportunities for the sector.

  • 3. GREATER VISIBILITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

    As a member, your business becomes part of the business community that CATUCZA promotes both locally and internationally, gaining visibility through its website, social media, events, trade shows, and tourism promotion initiatives.

  • 4. INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT

    Stay informed about developments relevant to your business and gain access to training sessions, workshops, and educational opportunities at preferential rates. CATUCZA also works to support its members in areas such as safety, employment, and administrative procedures.

  • 5. CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFER, BETTER-PLANNED AND MORE SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION

    Becoming a member means taking part in initiatives that are transforming the Blue Zone, including safety, video surveillance, lighting, territorial planning, environmental management, and tourism development. CATUCZA actively participates in these efforts alongside public institutions and local organizations.

  • 6. BE PART OF THE BLUE ZONE’S FUTURE

    More than a business chamber, CATUCZA promotes a shared vision: positioning Malpaís, Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, and Manzanillo as leading destinations for authentic, high-quality regenerative tourism while strengthening the local economy, supporting communities, and conserving the region’s natural environment.

Affilate benefits.

Affiliate Tiers:

Ceiba: $360 annually

  • Transport Services with up to 10 Units

  • Tour Operations with 10 or Fewer Employees

  • Basic Complementary Tourist Services

  • Wellness Services (Spa, Yoga)

  • Restaurants with 10 or Fewer Tables

Almendro: $600 annually

  • Hotels with Fewer than 10 Rooms

  • Medium-Sized Businesses

  • Transport Services with 11 to 20 Units

  • Restaurants with More than 11 Tables

  • Tour Operations with More than 11 Employees

  • Medium-Sized Complementary Tourist Services

  • Villas / Villa Management with up to 8 Units

Corteza: $720 annually

  • Hotels with 10 to 19 Rooms

  • Medium to Large-Sized Businesses

  • Quad Bike and Other Rentals

  • Villas with 9+ Units

Cocobolo: $960 annually

  • Hotels with More than 20 Rooms

  • Hotels with a 4-Star Rating or Higher on Booking.com

  • Car Rentals

  • Legal Firms

  • Real Estate Companies

  • Large Businesses: Supermarkets, Banks

Caoba: Honorary Members $1000 annually

  • Strategic Partners, Suppliers, Others

Be part of our mission.

We invite you to join us in driving sustainable tourism and community development by contributing at one of our three support levels. Your generous contributions directly impact our initiatives and help us achieve our goals.

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