During your 12-day stay in Costa Rica, the student group will visit various locations to explore and discover sources of commercial renewable energy, adventure tours and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences.
Throughout this time, the group will be comfortably housed at select hotels and living-learning communities. Following is a short description of each hotel and the purpose of staying there.
Hotel Tilawa
Tilaran, Guanacaste
This sustainable hotel was built using some of the world's most unique sustainability principles. Hotel Tilawa exemplifies the ideal of a "Green Hotel", using only low-impact lighting, renewable sources of electricity and carbon emmission reducing technologies. The hotel is also home to its very own Organic Gardens growing fresh and organic produce as well as a family owned sustainable farm, which utilizes the natural carbon cycle to produce organic products such as cheese and milk. Not to mention, Hotel Tilawa is a favorite tourist destination, being located on the coast of Lake Arenal, the country's famous artificial lake. The lake is the focus point of Costa Rica's energy policy, to this day producing close to 40% of the country's electricity through renewable sources. Hotel Tilawa is the home of tourists, students, researchers, energy policy makers as well as monkeys, birds, and other forms of wildlife unique to this region. With breathtaking views of Lake Arenal and inspiring construction and design, Hotel Tilawa will accommodate, entertain and inspire students on the GREEN Program to develop their interests in Alternative Energy and Sustainable Development.
For more information or to see the hotel for yourself please visit the Hotel Tilawa Virtual Tour.
Puerto San Luis
San Luis, Guanacaste
Puerto San Luis is the only hotel located right on the shore of the famous Lake Arenal. Providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience, this resort and yacht club gives our students a chance to focus. State of the art technology and conference settings allow students to develop thorough Program Capstone Projects as well as collaborate with faculty and advisors. This hotel provides a soothing atmosphere, excited by program sponsored watersport excursions, team building excercises and unforgettable cultural events.
For more information please visit Puerto San Luis
ThermoMania
Guayabo de Bagaces
ThermoMania is a one of a kind thermal springs resort. With breathtaking views of the Miravalles Volcano, the resort offers geothermal hot springs, tours and entertainment activities. This resort is contracted by the GREEN Program to give students a chance to see geothermal energy in action. Upon completing an educational hands-on site visit to a leading geothermal plant, students will return to ThermoMania for an evening of relaxation, entertainment and discovery. Also know for its abundance of wildlife and unmatched cultural cuisine, ThermoMania is a comforting change of pace to the otherwise fast-paced and positively challenging GREEN Program.
For more information please visit ThermoMania
Hotel Tropicana Tamarindo
Hotel Tropicana is a beautiful hotel located on the world-renowned Tamarindo Beach. A popular tourist destination, Tropicana will give students a safe and comfortable opportunity to explore the beach community of Costa Rica. From laying out on the beach to surf lessons and engaging nightlife, Tamarindo beach will surely become one of the most memorable experiences for any GREEN Student. Located in the center of a popular beach town, Hotel Tropicana is a safely gated resort, which offers students easy access to the beach and surrounding souvenier markets.
For more details or a virtual tour please visit Hotel Tropicana
Note: The GREEN Program maintains positive relationships with the aforementioned hotels and resorts. Each venue has a unique purpose and character, giving students a chance to experience Costa Rica from various perspectives.
