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Costa Rica’s main attraction lies in its favorable geographical location in the tropics as well as in its flora and fauna.  Costa Ricans know that and have sought out to protect its surrounding nature by implementing strict guidelines and rules within the tourism industry.

So when a hotel or lodge is distinguished for being an Eco property, it is telling its guests that they are taking all the necessary precautions and actions in causing the least amount of impact on the environment.

An Eco property is built in harmony with its surroundings and follows eco-friendly practices such as proper treatment of solid and liquid disposals as well as precise energy usage in order to avoid unnecessary waste.

In addition to promoting renewable sources, eco-friendly companies also guarantee a positive community support by including sustainable development projects.  Community members and local residents are involved in the creating of new conservation projects and are encouraged to start their own businesses thanks to the tourist arrivals.

Practices followed by these hotels include solar powered or gas heated plants, energy conservation by using renewable sources, sustainable chemical, water and recycling usage and volunteer reforestation programs to name a few.

Eco hotels and lodges are commonly found throughout Costa Rica.  The most common places to have these modern yet environmentally conscious hotels are the along secluded beach and mountain regions.  Bahia Drake and Dominical along the South Pacific Coast and Osa Peninsula have witnessed a recent increase in eco-friendly hotels due to its unspoiled beaches and rich marine wildlife.

The Caribbean coast as well as the North Pacific also offer a number of eco-friendly hotels and lodges for all nature lovers and tourists in general.