Centro Neotropico Sarapiquis Sustainability

Renewable Energy
Solar panels heat the water for guest room sinks and showers

Energy Conservation
Laundry is air-dried
Compact fluorescent light bulbs in guest rooms and museum
LED bulbs in some guest rooms and public areas
Many of the hotel's buildings were constructed so that they do not require artificial lighting during the day

Water Conservation
Signs in the guest rooms encourage reuse of linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)

Land Conservation
Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquis has a property of about 17 acres, 4 acres of which are destined for reforestation.

Recycling Program
The recycling program at Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquis includes paper, aluminum, glass, and plastic. Organic waste is used to produce compost. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property and kitchen. The staff also selects recyclable materials from the guest room trash.

Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in re-usable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Biodegradable cleaning agents
Chlorine-free swimming pool with an ionization purification system
Bio Treatment Plant for waste water

Green Certifications / Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST), Level 3, 2008

Community Programs / Charity
Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquis makes annual financial donations to the Red Cross and local schools. It also contributes to the Association of Airlines. The hotel has a cinema which is offered free of charge to organizations, schools, and businesses of the community. Every three months the hotel hosts indigenous groups that sell their crafts. They are given free room and meals for 2 days.

Additional Sustainability Steps
Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquis maintains its own organic vegetable and fruit garden