| Lapa Rios Ecolodge www.laparios.com |
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Lapa Rios is an upscale 16-bungalow ecolodge conserving over 1,000 acres of 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. Cayuga staff has been involved in the management of Lapa Rios since 1999. |
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| Arenas del Mar Beach & Nature Resort www.arenasdelmar.com |
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Arenas del Mar (scheduled opening in December 2006) 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 and with direct access to a secluded beach. 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). |
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| The Harmony Hotel www.harmonynosara.com |
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The Harmony Hotel located on the Guiones beach near Nosara, Guanacaste is an upscale hotel with a strong focus on sustainability. The hotel has undergone complete renovation in 2005 and is under Cayuga Management since January 2006. It caters to surfers, yoga enthusiasts as well as honeymooners and families looking for a more authentic and relaxed Guanacaste experience. |
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| Parque del Lago Hotel & Business Center www.parquedellago.com |
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The hotel Parque del Lago is San Jose's most sustainable lodging option having been awareded four out of five possible leaves by the Costa Rican Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST). The hotel is located close to downtown San Jose and features 40 guest rooms, 3 meeting rooms as well as a restaurant and bar. Parque del Lago has been under Cayuga management since October 2004. |
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