Living and Building in the Machuca Valley

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Kuster Family Origin Story

In 2013 they left Switzerland with two toddlers and no fixed plan. From a jungle casita to Grecia, then La Ecovilla, and finally Maderal — how the Kuster family put down roots in the Machuca Valley.

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Living in the Valley
Humidity: How to Keep Your Home Dry in the Tropics
Mould in the pillows, damp in the walls, electronics that quietly die. What to build, what to buy, and what to do every day to keep a tropical house dry — after twelve years of learning it the hard way.
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Living in the Valley
3 Essential Tips for a successful Machuca Valley Living
Paradise costs more than most people expect, and it tests relationships harder than they expect too. Three honest warnings from someone who has watched many families arrive — and leave.
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Local Stories
The Machuca Valley Origin Story
Two friends, a piece of land bought in 2005, and a Burning Man camp that turned into a homestead. The people, the years and the decisions behind this valley — in order, and with credit where it is due.
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Kuster Family Origin Story

Humidity: How to Keep Your Home Dry in the Tropics

3 Essential Tips for a successful Machuca Valley Living

The Machuca Valley Origin Story

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