Boutique sustainable high-end lodging operations in Costa Rica

Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica www.laparios.com, info@laparios.com, Tel + (506) 2735-5130 Lapa Rios is an upscale 16-bungalow ecolodge protecting over 1,000 acres of preserved rain forest on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, an area prized for its biodiversity and soon to be named World Heritage Site. The 50-plus staff members are from the local isolated area, and environmental education is fundamental to the employees and international guests’ experiences. The development of the local primary school is entirely funded by the lodge's Travelers Philanthropy outreach. Lapa Rios is certified by the country's Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program and received the highest award of 5 leaves.  This model ecolodge has been consistently voted as one of Latin American’s top resorts by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure and Andrew Harper.

Arenas del Mar Beach & Nature Resort, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica www.arenasdelmar.com, info@arenasdelmar.com Arenas del Mar is a 38 room upscale beach and nature resort with spectacular views of the Manuel Antonio National Park on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica,  nestled in eleven acres of rainforest with private trails and two tree-shaded sandy beaches. Arenas del Mar is a model project for sustainable development strictly following the guidelines laid out by the Costa Rican Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST).  The resort offers two restaurants focusing on fresh local ingredients, pools with views of the national park and the beach as well as a spectacular Spa & Wellness center.  Arenas del Mar is the perfect base to engage in tours and activities such as:  whitewater rafting, mangrove kayak and boat tours, guided rainforest hikes, ocean kayaking, catch and release sport fishing, Canopy Tours and horseback riding excursions.

The Harmony Hotel, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica www.harmonynosara.com, info@harmonynosara.com, Tel. (506) 2682-4114 The Harmony Hotel located on Guiones beach is inspired by the old school tropical destinations of eras that appreciated low key glamour and total escape; this is the perfect for people to get in tune with their natural rhythm.  The Harmony is a 25 room hotel with a strong focus on sustainability trying to show an alternative development model taking into consideration the local community and the surrounding nature attractions.    It caters to upscale surfers, yoga enthusiasts as well as honeymooners and families with older children looking for an authentic and relaxed Guanacaste experience.  The Harmony Hotel features a vegetarian restaurant and a raw food juice bar serving organic food options, as well as a natural Spa and healing center.

Parque del Lago Hotel & Business Center, San Jose, Costa Rica www.parquedellago.com, info@parquedellago.com, Tel. (506) 2257-8787 Parque del Lago Hotel & Business Center is a “Green Business Hotel” offering San Jose’s best location, close to airport, shopping, business center, museums, theaters and across the street from San Jose's ¨Central Park¨ La Sabana.  The hotel features 40 comfortable guest rooms and suites, the Iconos Café & Bar restaurant offering local and international flavors, as well as business services, meeting rooms and tour desk.

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