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More about us and our Ecolodges
The Green Circle Experience is a concept that was originally born in 2014. Together with five outstanding Ecolodges in Costa Rica, we created a unique journey to help travelers understand the essence of Costa Rica.
Since then, we have been working to improve the sustainability of our offerings. Now, Green Circle travelers explore Costa Rica in personalized electric cars. These cars are part of the first electric car-sharing platform in the country, Green Circle Wheels. Private owners rent out their electric cars to Green Circle travelers.
Additionally, we have been adding various new hotels and lodges to our Green Circle community. Approximately 20 Ecolodges in Costa Rica now offer their excellent services to you as a Green Circle traveler.
Each hotel and lodge has measured its carbon footprint. To us and them, this is only a first step, but an essential one, as it enables us to offset your carbon footprint in Costa Rica.
In the near future, we aim to become carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative. As a matter of fact, because of the way various hotels are set up, you will learn during your visit that they are already carbon-negative, meaning they are absorbing more greenhouse gases than they produce. All Ecolodges in Costa Rica form part of our Green Circle Ecosystem.
Because of all this, we have expanded and strengthened the Green Circle Experience, not only as a travel concept but also as the journey we are making together with our partners—a journey toward sustainability and the preservation of our country’s natural beauty for future generations.
You will notice that each Ecolodge in Costa Rica we work with and that you visit is unique in its way, contributing to our big goal: to be recognized as ‘The most sustainable experience in the greenest country in the world.’”
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Hacienda la Isla – Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Jean-Pierre, the owner, is an anthropologist and an expert on Costa Rica’s culture and pre-colonial history. Hacienda la Isla is a stylish, sustainable oasis of calm in a private reserve in Sarapiquí and one of the first Green Circle Hotels.
Rancho Margot – El Castillo
CNN has elected Juan Sostheim’s Rancho Margot as one of the most sustainable destinations in Costa Rica. Stay in a comfortable room in a lush green garden and relax in the natural pool at Rancho Margot. The ranch is entirely self-sufficient and carbon-negative. And that is a very positive thing!
Maquenque Eco Lodge – Boca Tapada
The Artavia family, a close-knit Costa Rican family, and their six children are dedicating their lives to sustainable tourism. The parents used to be Costa Rican cattle farmers convinced by their children to give their land back to nature. They aim to synergize with nature and preserve the area for future generations.
Tenorio Lodge – Bijagua
In Bijagua, you will spend the night at Tenorio Lodge in a stylish bungalow. Nearby you’ll find a large jacuzzi with stunning views of the volcano to relax in after your day trip adventures. The owners of the lodge, Frank and Christine, offer great culinary delights to their guests. The lodge’s restaurant is famous for its delicious French fusion cuisine.
Congo Bongo Eco Lodge – Manzanillo
Located on the southern Caribbean coast, Manzanillo is a peaceful village at the end of the road and renowned for some of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches in the country. The area is also known for its great cultural diversity of Latinos, Bribri, and Cabecar Indians. The Afro-Caribbean culture came with the Jamaicans in 1872 when the railroad between San José and the port of Limon was built.
Bribri Lodge
In the heart of the Bribri Indigenous Territory, Bribri Lodge offers an authentic cultural experience surrounded by the lush rainforest of Costa Rica’s Talamanca region. Just minutes from the stunning Bribri waterfalls and the Sixaola River, this lodge provides a serene escape into nature and tradition.
Villa San Ignacio – Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio is a charming boutique hotel with spacious rooms, a nice restaurant, a pool, and a beautiful tropical garden. Everything is there to let you relax during your last day in Costa Rica and before stepping on the plane home.
Dantica Lodge – San Gerardo de Dota
At San Gerardo de Dota in the Cerro de la Muerte. This mountain range separates the Caribbean and Pacific Coast. Before reaching the highest point of the road (3300m/11000 feet) descend into a beautiful green valley carved by the river Savegre and enjoy the breathtaking scenery before arriving in the charming, small town of San Gerardo de Dota (2500m).
Costa Rica Tree House Lodge – Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Costa Rica Tree House Lodge, a unique destination near the beach where you’ll find six hand-built, sustainable houses that sparkle with creativity. Owner Edsart has a sharp eye for attractive color combinations and is a master in architectural design and repurposing. Don’t be surprised to find an old American school bus in the jungle, now a comfortable family suite.
Lirio Lodge – Barra de Pacuare
Lirio Lodge, far away from civilization and other tourists. There’s no WiFi or swimming pool, but you will not feel bored at this extraordinary place. We can guarantee you will enjoy a great night’s sleep in the middle of nature. Wake up when the jungle awakens for the best chance to spot animals. Early in the morning, before the heat sets in, most animals are busy scoring their breakfast for the day.
Rafiki Safari Lodge – Savegre
Rafiki Safari Lodge was created by bringing luxury safari tents from South Africa, and a unique jungle feeling is guaranteed when you stay in one of them.
