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The Greentique Concept In 2004, Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica expanded their management of Si Como No Resort Spa and Wildlife Refuge to include the addition of Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve in San Ramon de Alajuela. The third member to join the group was Aguila de Osa Inn & Marine Frontier in Drake Bay, near Corcovado National Park.
Each property is operated in accordance with the highest eco-tourism standards, preserving the "Magic of Nature" by striving to maintain the minimum impact while also providing “Exceptional Costa Rica Experiences”.
C.S.T. Members Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica are members of C.S.T. (Certification in Sustainable Tourism) Program of Costa Rican Hotels.
We welcome your feedback on conservation and policies that are included in our hotel guest's surveys and printed information available at each hotel's Concierge Desk and on our hotel websites.
C.S.T. is managed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (I.C.T.) and was design to differentiate tourism sector business based on the degree to which they comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management. C.S.T. is regulated by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission and consists of a scale of 5 "leaves" of sustainable tourism achievement.
Evaluation Aspects Physical - Biological ParametersInteraction between the company and its surrounding natural habitat.
Infrastructure and ServicesManagement policies and the operational systems within the company and its infrastructure.
External ClientsInteraction of the company with its clients in terms of how much it allows and invites the client to be an active contributor to the company's policies of sustainability.
Socio - Economic EnvironmentInteraction of the company with the local communities and the population in general.
December 9, 2010 presentation with Lic. Carlos Benavides
Minister of Tourism
Villa Blanca
Si Como No
5 Green LeavesMembers since 1995
Villa Blanca
The Nacional Theater presentation with ex president
Óscar Arias Sanchéz
Physical and Biological EnvironmentPolicies and Programs
Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica is committed to promoting and preserving World Heritage sites through sustainable tourism by:
* Implementing the World Heritage Alliance principles * Participating in staff training programs * Educating customers about World Heritage * Supporting community development around World Heritage sites * Engaging employees to support the local community * Supporting the United Nations in its efforts
Physical and Biological EnvironmentEmissions and Waste
Physical and Biological Environment Emissions and Waste
Si Como No
Grease TrampsLaundry Grey Water Plant
Physical and Biological EnvironmentEmissions and Waste
Production of bacteria’s for the sanitation systems.
Bocachi and Worm Compost
Physical and Biological Natural Areas (National Parks / Protected Areas)
Guest information on local attractions
Manuel Antonio Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge
Physical and Biological Natural Areas (National Parks and Reserves)
as)Information of Community Activities and Attractions
Cloud Forest Nature Trails and Tours
Clound forest nature walk & Quetzal tour
Infrastructure and Services Maintenance of water
Villa Blanca
Si Como NoGrey Water Treatment: “Aquatic Gardens”
Infrastructure and ServicesConservation of Energy
Si Como NoManuel AntonioEnergy Savings Programs Restaurant Rico Tico (Illumination)
Alternative Solar Energy Consumption
Infrastructure and ServicesConservation of Energy
Si Como NoManuel Antonio
Energy Savings Programs Illumination
Alternative Solar Energy Consumption
Infrastructure and ServicesFood and Beverage
Villa Blanca
Manuel Antonio
Organic Vegetable Gardens
Local Vendor Support
Restaurant Rico Tico
We support Costa Rican culinary culture in our hotel restaurants.
Claro que Seefood
Our menu states the CST policies supporting the protection of endangered species and use only those species that are not on the verge of extinction.
Infrastructure and ServicesCleaning and Laundry Products
Villa Blanca
Si Como NoManuel Antonio
Water Quality Reports Marzo 2012Certification of Bio-degradables Products
Management of Solid Wastes
Organic Materials Recycling Waste Separation
Infrastructure and Services
Infrastructure and Services Staff Training
Employee Workshops
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioWorkshop Employee Conduct CodesSi Como No Resort
Workshop on Climatic ChangeHotel Villa Blanca
External Client
Manuel AntonioGreen CommitteesEnglish Classes
Signage/Information for Guest and Employees
Help us preserve“The Magic of Nature”
Dear Guest:
Bed sheets are washed daily in thousands of hotels that consume millions of gallons of water and tons of detergent.
Sheets are customarily changed daily, but if you fell that this is unnecessary, leave this card on your pillow in the morning and your sheets will not be change that day.
Thank youThe Management
Help us preserve“The Magic of Nature”
Dear Guest:
Every day tons of detergent and millions of gallons of water are use to wash towels that have only been used once.
A towel in the rack means “I´ll use it again”
A towel in the floor means “Please exchange”
Thank youThe Management
Help us preserve“The Magic of Nature”
Dear Guest:
Help us to reduce the demand of electricity to reduce the impact on nature
Thank youThe Management
External ClientAnalysis of Guest Commentaries
Villa Blanca
Socio - Economic EnvironmentDirect Economic Benefits
National and Local Personnel
Socio - Economic EnvironmentGreentique Hotels Informative
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioGreen Bulletins
Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioManuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
University of Costa Rica TacaresHotel Villa Blanca
Socio - Economic EnvironmentEducation Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel Antonio
Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioEvents with
Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioSchool Los Angeles North San Ramon Events with
Socio - Economic EnvironmentCultural Development
Villa Blanca
Manuel Antonio
Si Como No Programs “Club de Amigos de la Vida de la Escuela
Prioritaria” “Inmaculada de Quepos” Independence Day
Villa Blanca Participation in Annual Awards Blue Flag at Headquarters Water and Sewer
Socio - Economic EnvironmentProgramas de Reforestación
Villa Blanca
Manuel Antonio
First 10,000 native trees planted at Santa Juana Farms as part of a certification for Carbon Offset that is in development with support of FONAFIFO and Minaet.
Recognitions
“Corporate Sustainable Trend Setters Award” for Rainforest Alliance at the Museum of Natural History on May 06, 2009 in NYC
Jim Dalamas with Guiselle Bundchen
Recognitions
World Heritage Alliance award to Green Hotels as a member of the alliance, to support and commitment with sustainable tourism development.
Recognitions
The award "Friend of Costa Rica" 2011 was presented to Mr. Jim Dalamas by ACOPROT and EXPOTUR
RecognitionsOn June 29, 2012, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad presented Hotel Si Como No a certificate of recognition for the collaboration enabling the installation of the first camouflaged cell tower in Costa Rica and for their efforts in promoting conservation.
Estación de Investigacion
Main goal of the proposalTo develop scientific investigation thru public sectors, including University of Costa Rica & prívate sectors, national & international within the nature
reserve of Los Angeles
Villa Blanca Research Station
Los Angeles Cloud Forest Private Nature Reserve
•Nature Walk “ El Silencio de los Angéles”• Birdwatching in the Cloud Forest•Guided Night Walks•Cultural Tour San Ramón/Sarchi •Horseback, rafting y canopy
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge•Santa Juana Rural Adventure Tour•Butterfly Botanical Gardens•Reptile Lagoons•Wildlife Fefuge Birdwatching •Day & Night Guided Walk
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Conscientization
We either change our behavior or change our planet.” Anonymous
Thank You The Management and Staff of Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica and their C.S.T. Green Committee
Volunteers