SUSTAINABLE TOURISM - SI COMO NO'S ECOVISION



Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural places. A new global movement that's about conserving the environment and sustaining the well-being of the local people.

Complex problems combined with challenging cultural and social conditions make change a gradual process at best. While immediate action can delay or prevent some of the direct consequences of deforestation, the true cornerstones of change are education and consciousness-raising. Green Hotels of Costa Rica wants to make its contribution to reversing this destructive cycle. Not only do we wish to offer a great vacation experience, but also to make our hotels a model for the local community -- helping people in our own area understand how conservation can improve their lives without negatively effecting their economic needs.

Green Hotels of Costa Rica supports a 30-acre Wildlife Refuge at Si Como No, and the Private Biological Reserve next to Villablanca Cloud Forest Hotel. The Nature Refuge of Fincas Naturales features a multi-level Butterfly and Aquatic Tropical Gardens, Aquatic Amphibian Gardens, Nocturnal Walk, and both hotels include user-friendly nature trails interpreted by qualified naturalists on staff. The exhibits are considered some of the most unique in Costa Rica.

The Lost Canyon is an experience of a lifetime – go

where very few have had the privilege to roam: Imagine

yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a

magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises

each step of the way.

Our 3 1/2 hour tours will take you from the river up to the hills with breathtaking views of the ocean, beaches and mangroves, through jungle trails and along the beaches of Nosara or Ostional.

Arenal Volcano Resort Montaña de Fuego Hotel & Spa is located in the Arenal area, 10 minutes North West from La Fortuna, San Carlos, Northern Region of Costa Rica.   This Hotel was constructed on 45 hectares of primary and secondary forest, making it a true oasis, enriched by the abundant vegetation and the diversity of flora and fauna that grows in the region.   The spacious and comfortable rooms are surrounded by a diverse natural ambiance, which allows you to enjoy the most privileged and spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano.  In addition, Montaña del Fuego also offers all the facilities to rest, relax and meditate while on the vacation of your dreams.