Energy Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Staff Comment - Danta Corcovado Lodge (DCL) was built in a rustic way that not only harmonizes with nature, but also uses less energy in the time of construction. DCL’s structure allows for optimal use of sunlight during the day, utilizes energy saving light bulbs in the night-time, and educates Staff and guests about energy saving techniques and policies. Our new constructions, like our bungalows, will not have hot water until we can do it in an environmentally friendly way. Also, we have a policy that we shut off all lights in the night time. Future projects include a biodigestor made from human and animal waste with the objective of producing natural gas for heating showers. We are also exploring other alternatives to take advantage of solar energy, possibly making a “black box” to heat water for bungalows further in our primary forest.

Water Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Danta Corcovado Lodge is located in the lush tropical rainforests of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. We support local businesses that sell biodegradable cleaning products, educate Staff and guests about water saving techniques, offer the option to our guests to “re-use sheets and towels”, use only native plants in our garden, and practice organic gardening on our farm which also supports a local women’s group. We do not need to water our gardens and are not familiar with Xeric gardens. However, several hectares of our farm used to pasture land which we have let reforest in the last 8 years. This has also helped in letting native plants take over our garden as well.

On a side note, DCL is purifying its gray and black waters through a wetland system. We are the only ones in our area with this type of water waste system.

Disposal Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Danta Corcovado Lodge (DCL) educates locals, Staff, and guests about the importance of recycling. DCL has bins available in our main lodge, kitchen, and in our parking area. All organic waste goes to pigs and/or is made into compost by/for an organic garden maintained by a local women’s group. Paper waste has been used in educational programs with our guests and community in how to make recycled paper. The rest of our recyclables are either taken to a Recycling Depot in La Palma, Puerto Jimenez or by a local women’s group.

Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Danta Corcovado Lodge has a strong social commitment program. DCL offers several training opportunities to our 100% local Staff, encourages Staff to take active roles in community associations, and forms part of Rainforest Alliance’s pilot program for sustainable tourism where we have created an internal “green team”. DCL has been actively involved in improving our local Elementary School since it’s inception in 2004. As a founding business member of ASEDER (Entrepreneurial Association for Responsible Development) we have educated 5th and 6th graders in environmental education(trained by Intel community outreach program), donated school materials and uniforms for all students, painted the inside and outside of our local school, and made chairs and desks for Guadalupe and La Tarde. Our biggest project, “UPE Guadalupe”, is building a local community center and health clinic that will help several underserved rural communities, including the Guaymi Indigenous Reserve. “UPE Guadalupe” hopes to be an example of sustainable community development that fosters micro businesses, cultural exchange, health, and education. DCL gives guests a way to make a difference through community projects/service and volunteer opportunities.

Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Danta Corcovado Lodge is a 100% tico run family business. We only buy locally and are invested in our community and in the education of our Staff. Our lodge offers activities and eco-tours that support our culture, environment, and local Indigenous community.

Contact Details

Name:
Danta Corcovado Lodge (DCL)
Address:
Apartado Postal 83-8203,
Puerto Jiménez,
Costa Rica
Telephone:
(506) 2735 1111
Website:
www.dantalodge.com
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