A sustainable-driven, landscape company. Where their motto "Sembrar Es Conservar" is at the center of everything they do.

 

 

Get to know the heart behind Tropica Tica!

There’s something about the ability to take raw materials and transform them into something tangible and meaningful. What started as a small, one-woman project designing gardens for friends has flourished into sustainable outdoor living for many homeowners and businesses across the country. Tropica Tica was created in 1992 by our landscape designer Ana Cecilia Arguedas and with over 100 projects completed across Costa Rica and Central America, Tropica Tica is proof that when passion and purpose are aligned with the rhythms of nature, beautiful things grow.

Today, Tropica Tica is more than a business — it’s a movement. A growing network of homeowners, nature lovers, and sustainability advocates who believe in beauty with a purpose.

Our History

A Designer With Deep Roots

Growing With Purpose
Ana Cecilia’s journey began with a simple yet powerful intention: to create natural spaces that feel like home. Her love for Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems, vibrant colors, and rich biodiversity inspired her to craft gardens that are not only visually stunning but deeply connected to place and purpose.

Ana Cecilia built her business organically — one garden, one family, one project at a time. 

Over the years, Tropica Tica has become synonymous with thoughtful, eco-conscious design. The team carefully selects native and climate-appropriate plants, prioritizes low-impact practices, and believes in working with the land, not against it.

Every project is guided by the same mission: to connect people more deeply to nature — and to do it in a way that respects the Earth.

“Sembrar Es Conservar”

  • Ana Cecilia Arguedas, Landscape Designer

Our services

Every garden tells a story. From the moment the design is sketched, each step in the process is undertaken with meticulous care. Our team of skilled landscapers work together to create unique gardens that reflect the beauty of Costa Rica.

What we offer:

                    • Design Plans & Palette of Plants
                    • Renders & Photomontage
                    • Personalized Selection of Materials
                    • Landscape Construction & Maintenance 

 

As Tropica Tica continues to grow, the heart behind it remains the same. Ana Cecilia and our team are more committed than ever to creating gardens that heal, inspire, and regenerate — for people and for the planet.

Thank you for being a part of our story. Let's create something beautiful together.