OUR COMMITMENT

TO SUSTAINABILITY

Through this space, at Arenal Manoa we want to share our journey towards sustainability with you. Here you will find information about our sustainable practices, our goals and achievements, as well as opportunities for you to join us on this important journey. We firmly believe in the power of working together and we know that together we can make a difference.

Objectives

• Strengthen sustainability management using planning, evaluation, monitoring and improvement tools for the positive and negative impacts derived from business activities.
• Promote a sustainable culture in all areas of operation, aligning actions with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Goals

• Reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint by 7% by 2026.
• Increase the hotel’s and collaborators’ community participation by 19% by 2026 through initiatives and programs that actively involve the local community.

OUR SUSTAINABLE PATH

COMMITMENT TO THE DESTINATION AND THE COMMUNITY

At Arenal Manoa, we are deeply committed to the well-being of our environment and the local community. Our commitment is reflected in a series of concrete actions that seek to protect and preserve our destination, as well as contribute to the sustainable development of our community. Some of our main initiatives include:

• Local Reforestation Campaigns
• Cleaning of Rondas and Rivers
• Celebration of World Environmental Days with community institutions
• Responsible Management of Wildlife and Natural Resources
• Training in Environmental and Sociocultural Issues
• Prioritization of Local Suppliers
• Annual Health Fair
• Participation in Community Entities
• Participation in the La Fortuna Electric Route

Celebrating women’s day

World environment day

Tree planting

Tree planting

World wildlife day training

Typical Dancing

Native fruit cocktail

Cultural activity

Celebrating Saint Valentines

Electric Point signage

Litter picking

LEAVE YOUR MARK ACTIVITY

We invite you to be part of our tree planting initiative, which takes place twice a year, at the beginning and at the end. Come and participate to create a greener and more sustainable future!

Next date: October 2024, exact date to be determined.

How to Reserve your Participation

If you are staying at the hotel during the dates of our tree planting activity, you can reserve your participation in two ways:

1. At check in: when you enter our hotel you can tell our operators that you want to be part of the activity.
2. You can reserve here by filling out the following form.

IF THE DATES OF YOUR STAY COINCIDE WITH THIS ACTIVITY, DO NOT HESITATE TO JOIN.

Recommendations:

• Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities.
• Footwear: We recommend wearing closed, sturdy shoes.
• Hydration: Stay well hydrated before and during the activity.
• Sun Protection: Make sure to apply sunscreen and wear a hat or cap.
• Repellent: Apply repellent to avoid insect bites.

OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Join our commitment to sustainability! At Hotel Arenal Manoa, we value your collaboration in preserving the environment. We invite you to take small actions that make a difference:

• Turn off the lights when you leave your room.
• Use towels responsibly to reduce water consumption.
• Participate in the reuse of water bottles to minimize the use of disposable plastic.
• Correctly separate waste in the containers distributed throughout the facilities and join our recycling program.