11/06/2026
Eco-Friendly Boutique Hotels Costa Rica: Eco-Lodges in Costa Rica That Actually Verify Their Sustainability Claims
Most hotels in Costa Rica slap a leaf icon on their website and call it a day. The country has over 400 properties claiming some form of eco-status, but fewer than 40 hold the highest-level Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) with active audits. I spent three weeks digging through audit reports, water treatment specs, and 2026 rate sheets. The gap...