Sustainable practices
at El Remanso
“Running El Remanso with certain ethics and policies in regards to the environement and the local community is not an option but an obligation for us.”
Supporting local community
Local staff
The staff at El Remanso Lodge is all local. By staying at El Remanso, guests provide employment to over 20 families in the area. More than that, we encourage guests to find out more about the local history and culture by talking to our staff, they all have some interesting stories to tell!
Local providers
We use mostly locally bought ingredients in our kitchen, not only to support the local economy but also as part of the cultural experience of local cuisine for our guests. For instance, most of the fish consumed at the lodge comes from local families who will come by the office of the lodge in Puerto Jiménez to offer the "catch of the day". We also support a local organic lettuce, pineapple and watermelon farmer.
But it's not only the food which is bought locally. Furniture is bought locally whenever possible as well as other supplies for the lodge.
Local art-crafts
Our small giftshop offers exclusively art-crafts made by local artisans and we have traditional artisans come to the lodge weekly to offer their works to our guests. Our store is intentionally kept very small and we encourage guests to buy at local giftshops both in Puerto Jiménez and San José.
Local tour operators
All outside tours are operated exclusively by locally run and locally owned tour operators. They work very hard to offer unforgettable experiences for our guests. One example is Miguel, our neighbour who runs the horse-back riding tour. His family has owned his beatiful beachfront property nearby for decades and he offers not only great rides through the rainforest and on the beach but a tour with him is a real cultural experience!
Library in Puerto Jimenez
El Remanso actively supported the creation of the local library in Puerto Jimenez and encourages guests to bring books to donate.
Supporting education
El Remanso also supports economically 2 local families so that they are able to send their children to the local school in Puerto Jimenez and La Palma.
Conservation projects
One of the most effective ways to protect the rainforest is by understanding how it works. That is why we have been actively supporting a series of studies of endemic species and wildlife over the years. From botanical studies of endemic tree species like the Anthodiscus chocoensis or Garlic Tree to studies of amphibians or even ants, El Remanso has hosted and supported the studies of local biologists.
El Remanso has offered continued support to Friends of the Osa
