Hotel Las Tortugas
Energy Conservation
Most bulbs in the hotelito are low energy fluorescent
Water heaters are instantaneous
Many of the air conditioners and refrigerators are energy-efficient models
Outdoor lighting is very low- watt fluorescent; guests are encouraged to carry flashlights
Water Conservation
Grey water goes to the sprinkler systems
Guest linens are not changed every day
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow sinks (max flow 2.75 gpm) and showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
All dinning tables are set without table clothes
Rainwater gutters go to a holding tank system
Surface drain fields from the multi chamber septic system nourish the garden and trees; water from the Jacuzzi and pool is filtered and recycled
Recycling Program
Glass, plastic, aluminum, and organic material is collected in the kitchen and bar
Waste/ Toxicity Reduction
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Green Certification/Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism, Level 3
Community Programs/Charity
Hotel Las Tortugas makes contributions to community projects, the national park, and the local police and school. Staff of the hotel are sent to help the park service and attend community meetings
Additional Sustainability Steps
Las Tortugas produces lemons and other fruit in their gardens.
Most bulbs in the hotelito are low energy fluorescent
Water heaters are instantaneous
Many of the air conditioners and refrigerators are energy-efficient models
Outdoor lighting is very low- watt fluorescent; guests are encouraged to carry flashlights
Water Conservation
Grey water goes to the sprinkler systems
Guest linens are not changed every day
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow sinks (max flow 2.75 gpm) and showerheads (max flow 2.75 gpm)
All dinning tables are set without table clothes
Rainwater gutters go to a holding tank system
Surface drain fields from the multi chamber septic system nourish the garden and trees; water from the Jacuzzi and pool is filtered and recycled
Recycling Program
Glass, plastic, aluminum, and organic material is collected in the kitchen and bar
Waste/ Toxicity Reduction
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Green Certification/Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism, Level 3
Community Programs/Charity
Hotel Las Tortugas makes contributions to community projects, the national park, and the local police and school. Staff of the hotel are sent to help the park service and attend community meetings
Additional Sustainability Steps
Las Tortugas produces lemons and other fruit in their gardens.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
10 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
Hotel Las Tortugas
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