More peccaries!

Last week an interesting article appeared in our national newspaper "La Nacion". It talked about how the wild pig population is increasing again since there are more park rangers. This endangered specie (Tayassu Pecari) is seen again around Corcovado National Park. Studies have shown that in 2001 every kilometer, only 2 wild pigs were spotted. Recently, in 2007, that number had increased to 15 pigs. Scientists agree that the presence of more rangers since 2004 has been crucial for the increase of this population. Lapa Rios was the first private sector company to pay for an additional ranger every year. Looks like it's working... :)

5 leaves again!

Long due we finally received our re-evaluation by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. Since 2003 Lapa Rios was one of only 2 hotels in Costa Rica with the maximum distinction of 5 leaves.

We have been preparing ourselves for almost 2 years now to keep all 5 of them. You can imagine the joy and pride we felt when we resulted to still be one of the most ecological resorts of this beautiful country. One of our loyal receptionists Eusebio Martinez, on behalf of the Lapa Rios staff, had the honour to go to the Awarding Ceremony and receive the certificate by our president, Oscar Arias. It feels great to be awarded for the efforts we make towards conservation, education and local community. If you would like to learn more about the process of certification, please read the section Ecotourism at our website.