Sustainable tourism practices at Latitude 10

Latitude 10 is proud to be a sustainable hotel that not only connects guests with nature, but respects it in all areas of operation.

“Sustainability is the ability to provide for the needs of the world's current population without damaging the ability of future generations to provide for themselves. When a process is sustainable, it can be carried out over and over without negative environmental effects or impossibly high costs to anyone involved.”

To recognize communities that respect and take care of the beaches with a strong commitment to ecological preservation, the national water utility, Aqueductos y Alcantarillados, in partnership with the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo began ranking beaches in 1996. Beaches that received a score of 90% or greater Bandera received an Azul Ecológica (ecological blue flag) to fly as a symbol of excellence. The Malpais/Santa Teresa area beaches have proudly flown the blue flag since 2001.

 An Overview of Latitude 10’s Ecotourism & Sustainability Efforts

Responsible landscaping design and species selection to nurture biodiversity.

Biodegradable cleaning and laundry products.

Organic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Plastic, paper, glass and aluminum recycling.

Community education on sustainability.

90%+ of the staff comes from the local community.

Guest education on how to support recycling and the community during stay.

Paper re-use within the office.

Organic produce used in the restaurant whenever possible.

Local food influence on menu offerings.

Bulk purchases.

Water and energy management.

Invitation for guests to re-use towels and linens to save energy and water.

Support of the nearby areas in the national park system.

Support of the local guard system to ensure guest safety.

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