--- title: Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. description: Las Catalinas moves into 2020 with the same resolution as it has every year since 2006, to build a better way to live in a place centered around a strong set of core values and beliefs. image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_8563-600x400-1.jpg --- # Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-january-1st-2020](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-january-1st-2020) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) In this Daily: Town’s New Year’s Resolution Another year begins in Las Catalinas, and town moves forward into 2020 with the same resolution as it has in each of the years [since the founding vision](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/a-vision-of-las-catalinas-in-2016-2) of Las Catalinas in 2006, which was touched upon again in November’s [State of the Union](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/the-state-of-the-union-november-2019).   In terms of the details that give a town life and character, Las Catalinas has grown in many ways. The physical town itself has grown organically as the result of many designers, ideas, and inspirations coming together united by architectural tradition. Many shops and restaurants have come to exist here, and each represents a different contribution to what town can be as the sum of its parts. The people in the community hail from across Costa Rica and various different parts of the world, with a diverse set of talents, interests, and personalities. However, the core values and beliefs of Las Catalinas are the same, and will hold true throughout 2020 and the many years to come. ![New Year's Resolution, Las Catalinas New Year, Costa Rica 2020](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_7428-600x400-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=DSC_7428-600x400-1.jpg) ### [The Las Catalinas Core Values and Beliefs](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/core-values) **We respect the individual**, and believe that individuals who are treated with respect and given responsibility respond by giving their best.   **We require complete honesty** and integrity in everything we do.  **We make commitments with care**, and then live up to them. In all things, we do what we say we are going to do.   **Work is an important part of life**, and it should be fun. Creating a successful and thriving town does not mean being stuffy or boring.   **We are frugal.** We guard and conserve the town’s resources with at least the same vigilance that we would use to guard and conserve our own personal resources.   **Clarity in understanding** our mission, our goals and what we expect from each other is critical to our success.   **We feel a sense of urgency** on any matters related to the people around us. We own problems and we are always responsive. **We insist on giving our best** effort in everything we undertake. Furthermore, we see a huge difference between “good mistakes” and “bad mistakes”.   **We love ****Costa Rica** and are a positive influence in the country.   **We care about nature** and will work hard to protect and enhance it. ### Las Catalinas in 2020 Las Catalinas was conceived with a clear vision in mind: To create a better way to live, work and play.  ![New Year's Resolution, Las Catalinas New Year, Costa Rica 2020](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_8830-600x400-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=DSC_8830-600x400-1.jpg) Town has become a place surrounded by the beauty of [craftsmanship](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/timeless-traditional-architecture) and [nature](https://thejournal.santarenahotel.com/las-catalinas-a-town-in-harmony-with-nature), with a vibrant community of interesting people united by the desire for a more sustainable, healthy, fulfilling and fun way of life. It is a place designed to [connect people to both one another](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/walkability-on-family-vacation) and to [wildlife](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/wildlife-monitoring-phase-1), with a balance of sociability and privacy that is crucial to a fulfilling life. ![New Year's Resolution, Las Catalinas New Year, Costa Rica 2020](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_8563-600x400-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=DSC_8563-600x400-1.jpg) Las Catalinas is walkable, providing the freedom to explore, [for kids to be kids](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/cars-kids-and-quality-of-life), and adults to feel like kids too. Nature is preserved and protected, and is one of the most valuable parts of an active and adventurous lifestyle.  Town is welcoming to all who appreciate these same things, and starts to feel like home quickly, whether spending [the day, a week, or longer](https://news.lascatalinascr.com/where-am-i).  [maxbutton id="1" url="https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4917861/bb90976c-fd33-457a-a285-892e384bad66" text="Hope to See You in 2020" ] ## See related posts ## [Sunday, August 11th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [In this Daily: Día de la Madre (Costa Rican Mother’s Day) and the Week Ahead](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) ## [Monday, November 18th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [In this Daily: The Pura Vida Ride Paddle Battle and the Intrepid Challenge](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) ## [Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [In this Daily: A Look at the National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) ## [Monday, September 23rd, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [In this Daily: The Monkeys of Guanacaste](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) #### Subscribe to The Blog, The Daily, The Newsletter, and more Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. 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