Encanta La Vida, located in the pristine Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, offers a unique experience combining luxury with eco-friendly principles. Nestled within the lush rainforest, this eco-lodge provides an immersive encounter with nature, where guests can enjoy the rich biodiversity and the tranquil surroundings of this remote paradise. With a focus on sustainability, Encanta […]
Arenal Observatory Lodge was originally built in 1987 as a research station for scientists of the Smithsonian Institute. It is one of the most authentic and educational properties in Arenal, and serves as a perfect base for a wide range of activities and adventures.
Aguila de Osa Inn is located on the Osa Peninsula, situated on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Drake Bay.
Private cabins combine with dramatic Jurassic scenery and abundant wildlife on the Gulfo Dulce at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge.
Located minutes from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Koora Hotel Monteverde is the newest luxury eco-lodge in the area. This intimate lodge has just 10 suites and bungalows in various categories, ideal for a range of travel styles from couples to families. Amenities Amenities of Koora Hotel include Kiré bar and restaurant, a coffee shop, […]
With over 500 acres of tropical rainforest, at Selva Verde Lodge there are unparalleled chances for up close and personal encounters with nature.
This luxury lodge is surrounded by wildlife and water canals.
Mawamba Lodge is situated on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Jungle Canals and the primitive beaches of the Northern Caribbean Coast.
Isla Chiquita Glamping Resort is the only glamping resort in Costa Rica. This brand new resort offers the unique experience of camping on an island in luxury!
Located in the Savegre Valley in the small town of San Gerardo de Dota, Trogon Lodge sits at 7,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by unspoiled ecology. It’s also an idyllic cloud forest paradise for birders as it is commonly frequented by the Resplendent Quetzal. Amenities Trogon Lodge has an on-site restaurant called […]
The Costa Rica Tourism Board created the Certification of Sustainable Tourism Program (CST) to measure environmental sustainability in the tourism sector. The CST consists of five levels or “leaves” in which participating hotels can score between zero and five leaves. The program has been a fantastic motivating force for businesses to improve their operations in sustainability. Certifications are available for renewal every two years.
• Physical-biological environment: the relationship between the hotel and the surrounding environment • Service plant: internal systems in the company in relation to waste management and water and light saving technologies. • Service management: how the company designed a tourism product according to market trends and the localities of where the product will be put into operation • Client: management invites client participation in the hotel’s sustainability programs • Socioeconomic environment: the interaction between the facility and local community such as employment generation, response to growth or development in the community, and attaining benefits for the community
Some features that will earn a hotel five leaves are solar heating on all houses, residual treatment plants, wood from fallen trees, oil-based natural paint, and roofs made from recycled materials. Many hotels offer tree-planting experiences to guests, have their own gardens, and buy ingredients they don't have on hand locally. At Lapa Rios Ecolodge, food leftovers go to pigs that live just outside the resort. Biogases from the pigs are then used to operate the staff kitchen.
Each leaf level corresponds to a percentage of compliance. To acquire one leaf, compliance must be at 20-39%. For two leaves, compliance must be 40-59%. For three leaves, compliance must be 60-79%. For four leaves, compliance must be 80-94%. And for the highest categorization of five leaves, compliance must be 95% or greater.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa is located in the cloud forest just two hours from San Jose. Upscale cabins and fine dining seamlessly blend with surrounding environment and local culture.
Lapa Rios Ecolodge is located outside of Puerto Jimenez on the remote Osa Peninsula, a destination with no shortage of wildlife and plentiful opportunities for rainforest exploration. Learn all about the lodge's with a guided tour showcasing the lodge's sustainability practices.
The Pacuare Lodge experience is packed with adventure. White water raft into this remote rainforest eco lodge, member of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World. Enjoy an all natural spa treatment or explore the trails and waterfalls accessible from the lodge.
