Environmental and Social Responsibility

As a pillar of Nantipa's sustainability programs, the hotel invites guests to join them in effort to raise awareness about plastic pollution in oceans. Guests are invited to pick up aluminum buckets from the display next to Manzu, and to spend a minimum of ten minutes on the beach, picking up micro-plastic residue that is carried in by the tides. After taking the plastic waste to the large container, guests tag their activity in their social media feeds, and receive a refreshing smoothie from the bar. Even though the actual cleanup has little impact on the beach, it creates a lasting impression on visitors. Through this partnership and experience, Nantipa helps with raising awareness of the effects of single use plastic pollution on our oceans. Fresh water in glass pitchers is offered in the bungalows and suites, avoiding water in plastic bottles. The team works with local organizations to manage excess waste as a result of daily operations by recycling and composting. Solid waste is sent out to the Nicoya Waterkeepers processing plant wile the waste water is processed and used in irrigation of the Nantipa gardens. Wherever possible the resorts employs and empowers members from local communities, and source environmentally and culturally sustainable products and services.