Parador Nature Resort & Spa
Social Responsibility
Green and Balanced
Sustainability
World-class services and amenities, however, in no way take a back seat to environmental responsibility. We are dedicated to a “green” philosophy in all areas of our resort, educating and interacting with our staff, colleagues and guests on how to sustain the fragile eco-system we call home.
We abide by to the strictest codes of sustainable tourism and are constantly upgrading the benchmark by which we measure and manage our resort.
Certified
CST Sustainable Tourism
Parador Resort & Spa is certified as sustainable by the Costa Rican Tourism Board reaching the highest level achievable (Elite) under their strict certification program. The certification for sustainable tourism is a process by which Costa Rican companies and organizations analyze their operations striving for efficiency, productivity, quality, environmental impact and customer satisfaction. It is a rigorous program that seeks to categorize and certify each tourism company per the degree to which its operations comply with a model of sustainability, established by the Costa Rican Tourism Board.
The program evaluates aspects related to sustainability management, quality of service, safety concerns and employee development, among others. It also encompasses criteria specific to socio-economic impact and support for community development.
Lastly, it evaluates the company´s management of water usage and water effluents, energy efficiency and clean energy usage, waste management, acquisition policies and contribution to biodiversity conservation. Additionally, carbon footprint mitigation, climate change adaptability policies, as well as the support of adjacent ecosystems and pollution contamination.
Awarded
Ecological Blue Flag
Parador Resort & Spa has received the prestigious Ecological Blue Flag for several consecutive years for “Actions Against Climate Change,” achieving top scores.
Volunteers work in the areas of conservation and development, in accordance with the protection of natural resources, seeking to implement actions that mitigate climate change, and invite locals, participating company´s collaborators and guests and visitors to learn and enjoy their environment and wildlife through collaboration.
Parador Nature Resort & Spa has been recognized on multiple occasions by the prestigious World Travel Awards for its exceptional service and commitment to sustainable tourism. With our “We Share” program, we actively contribute to community outreach and education, embodying our core values and guiding principles.
At Parador, our team undergoes continuous training to stay at the forefront of sustainable practices, ensuring that every aspect of our operations and service aligns with our commitment to the planet.
Nestled within a magnificent 12-acre nature reserve, Parador proudly supports The Sloth Institute’s initiative to rehabilitate and release these beloved creatures back into the wild. By staying with us, you become part of this ongoing project, witnessing the profound impact of our collective efforts.
Parador Nature Resort & Spa
Climate Change
Parador Resort & Spa is aware of the importance of protecting the environment, which is why we have focused over the years on sustainable actions to mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon that has evolved on our planet. It prevents some of the sun’s heat the earth receives from leaving the atmosphere and returning to space, thus producing an effect similar to that observed in a greenhouse.
The increase in temperature affects natural phenomena such as winds, ocean currents, tropical storm formation and more, as well as the survival of life forms as we know them.
Climate change is a phenomenon that occurs naturally over the span of thousands of years of evolutionary history; however, Earth had never before encountered the human species. The current problem is precisely the human element, which is aggravating and accelerating climate change, spurring changes to happen within a few years instead of allowing them to occur naturally over a span of thousands of years. This is why the consequences of our lifestyle as we know it today can be truly disastrous.
For example, an increase of only two degrees in global temperature could have significant effects:
- It would cause the extinction of the mollusks that live in the coral reefs and the coasts, which are a vital part of the food chain in these habitats.
- It would affect the formation of coral reefs around the world. This marine life removes and recycles carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming, but the reefs are currently being oversaturated.
- It would radically impact forests—the Amazon, in particular, which is the Earth’s principal “lung.”
This change of only two degrees on the surface would also trigger a series of events that would increase the effects of climate change exponentially, eventually reaching a point of no return with unprecedented consequences for humanity.
This is the main reason why Parador has focused from the start on concrete actions and responsibility for the environment, thus reducing its impact on climate change.
Parador has calculated its carbon footprint and has been implementing action plans to reduce it, creating actions and investments that have been developed to contribute to the reduction of global warming. For example, the hotel has invested in more efficient and environment-friendly equipment, which has significantly reduced power consumption—one of the factors with the greatest impact on our carbon footprint.
Some concrete actions that the hotel has been investing in for the long term include:
- Gradual replacement of lights with energy efficient lighting.
- Replacement and unification of cooling chambers in the kitchen with more efficient and environment-friendly systems.
- Gradual shift in air conditioners with more efficient and environmentally-friendly cooling systems.
- Change of the water-pumping system with a more efficient system.
- Change of electric water heaters with more efficient gas units.
- Significant improvements in all the electrical connections, the transformers and electrical systems, switching to more efficient systems.
As part of our commitment to protect the environment, we will continue to implement projects to reduce the impact of climate change. We urge you to learn more about the impact of global warming so, like us, you can take a step further to ensure a better future for this generation and those to come.
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Rooms with a view
Internationally recognized as one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious resorts, Parador Resort & Spa is the epitome of “responsible luxury.” It sits atop Punta Quepos promontory, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest, and world famous Manuel Antonio National Park. The property´s grounds are home to many species of monkeys, sloths and a variety of birds, such as macaws, falcons, toucans and more.
Parador is the only full-service resort in Manuel Antonio that features 130 rooms and suites, affording a range of accommodation options that best suit your needs. A sumptuous daily breakfast buffet, superb restaurants and bars, spectacular ocean-view swimming pools, world-class spa, conference venues and private dining rooms.
Parador Resort & Spa is the ideal option for your family adventure, wedding, honeymoon, corporate event, incentive group and more.