TIES member in the spotlight: Lapa Rios Ecolodge
Lapa Rios Ecolodge has received many major awards and recognitions – including National Geographic Adventure’s “50 Top Ecolodges: The Most Earth-Friendly Retreats in the World’s Most Spectacular Wilds” in 2009 and Conde Naste Traveler’s “Gold List” in 2008 and 2009.
A recent addition to Lapa Rios Ecolodge’s inspiring achievements is the 2009 Coastal Living Awards (Tourism category).
The Coastal Living Awards honor those working to protect and preserve coastal environments and coastlines for generations to come.
“Who would have guessed sustainability could be so chic? Basking in the cool ocean breezes from 350 feet above sea level, each palm-thatched bungalow is outfitted with locally made bamboo furniture, hammocks, and solar-heated showers. Rooms have private wooden decks with stunning Pacific Ocean panoramas. If you can tear yourself away, explore Lapa Rios’ more than 25 interactive activities and guided tours. Karen suggests taking a sustainability tour of the ecolodge’s practices and the native flora, planting a tree in the rain forest, or participating in the release of baby sea turtles.More than 60 area residents train and work at Lapa Rios, and they’re inspiring other locals to value and protect their resources.” more…
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