Sustainable tourism means no more than 64 guests

Sunday, 07 Jun, 2006 0

The Lapa Rios resort in Costa Rica never has more than 64 guests, even in high season.

The resort is on a 1,000-acre natural reserve in a lowland tropical rainforest near the southern tip of Costa Rica.

The resort represents a high point of sustainable tourism category since its everyday practices include serving only organic foods, using biodegradable cleaning products and sanitizing the pool with chlorine alternatives.

There are no TV’s, radios or phones at Lapa Rios.

Typical activities include hiking, horseback riding or kayaking.

Howling monkeys are among the many creatures commonly seen here. There are also boa constrictors and iguanas.

“It’s possible to ride or hike daily throughout your stay at Lapa Rios and see new things each time,” said a visitor from TheStreet.com.

“The forest has a sustainability tour that points out the practices which have earned it the highest level Certification of Sustainable Tourism from the Costa Rican Tourism Board,” said TheStreet.com.

Report by David Wilkening



 

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