10 Eco hotels that are revolutionizing tourism

The trend of caring and caring about the environment is increasingly popular. And it’s not for less… If we don’t take care of our planet, the natural resources we will have will be less and less. The hotel industry profits from tourist attractions that are mostly natural resources, so there are currently more establishments interested in impacting the environment in the least possible way. The number of conscientious tourists looking for hotel establishments that respect their surroundings is also on the rise. These visitors want to stay in places with renewable energy, responsible water consumption, that respect the local culture and use recyclable materials.

We invite you to discover the list of environmentally friendly hotels that the awesome.club prepared.

Xixim is a Mayan-themed hotel located on a white sand beach that belongs to the Celestu biosphere, in the state of Yucatan. The area is characterized by the extensive amount of wildlife that surrounds it. Turtles, flamingos, monkeys, jaguars and anteaters are some of the animals that can be seen in the surroundings. This hotel has a system for dealing with organic waste that does not pollute the soil. The vegetables that are consumed there are grown in their own gardens. The fertilizers used come from the waste mentioned above, which go through a natural process that makes them of excellent quality.

The main objective of the Bardessono hotel is to halve the use of non-renewable energy compared to other hotel establishments. The place has solar panels installed on its roof, which allow most of the energy to be solar. The water used for both irrigation and the heating and air conditioning boiler system is drawn from the wells. In addition, it was carefully designed so that the windows would let the sunlight in when it was cold and at the same time create a screen that would not allow the room to heat up in the summer. It has sensors that turn off and accelerate with movement, to save water and electricity, and the products used in its restaurants are only from local producers, which encourages sustainable development.

Rosa Blanca is a family hotel located in Santa Barbara, Costa Rica, and is extremely committed to the environment and its community. It is affiliated with the country’s Tourism Sustainability Program and currently has 100% positive reviews. The establishment has an organic coffee farm as well as a recycling and regeneration plan. Since the beginning of this initiative, more than seven thousand native trees have been planted in the complex. But his vision doesn’t end there, as the employees in their entirety are local people who themselves have helped with education and training in different areas. In addition, they promote programs in the community to improve water quality and health.

This resort offers a totally different experience from the rest. It is made up of high-tech white tents called “Pods”, or domes. These are located on wooden platforms, and each have their own bathroom with a private gazebo, their own solar heater, and are connected to a water source that guests can collect. Hiking, hiking and skiing are some of the activities that can be done in the area, while enjoying a spectacular view of Lake Geneva, although the resort invites you to rest for its peace and tranquility. The domes blend seamlessly with the snow and have eco-friendly light and ventilation systems that keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. In addition, only local products are used to cook the dishes served there.

This guesthouse located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, in Guatemala, has solar energy panels located on top of the nature reserve, which provide energy to power the internet tower, garden lighting and security lights, among other services. The water pump is also powered by sunlight and ventilation is natural, which is achieved thanks to the windows and high ceilings. Sports activities have a very low impact and employees must go to work on foot or on community boats. The establishment has programs for water conservation, waste management and protection of flora and fauna.

Located in front of the Madre de Dios River, very close to Machu Picchu, this luxury hotel has 35 cabins made with native materials, in addition to a design that is friendly to the environment. Inside the Amazon rainforest, where this hotel is located, you can go canoeing, hiking and bird watching (which, by the way, is the most requested activity, as more than 540 different species have been recorded within the property). In 2013, the site was chosen by National Geographic Travelers as one of the 25 best eco-lodges in the world, due to its initiatives to conserve biodiversity, reduce the effects of deforestation and the training provided to local communities in hospitality and sustainable tourism.

Mashpi Lodge is tucked away in a reserve in the Quito district of Ecuador. For its construction, the pieces were assembled in the city and transported to the site to avoid acoustic contamination in the ecosystem, following the latest environmentally friendly construction techniques. The inn has a bird observatory, a room where birds feed, a room for reading and learning about biodiversity and a laboratory for research and conservation. In this reserve you can also find pumas, monkeys and amphibians, such as the Mashpi frog, a species endemic to the region.

This accommodation consists of 6 cabins that blend in with the environment, in which you can live with everything around you, including rhinos, elephants and zebras. A variety of safaris make up Garonga’s adventure tourism offer, which emphasizes conservation and respect for the environment. Each cabin has its own sunlight source, water treatment and biogas system. In addition, they grow the food they consume, ensuring the freshness and quality of the ingredients in their kitchen.

Lisu Lodge was built by the inhabitants of Chiang Mai, Thailand, as the idea of ​​accommodation is for guests to feel part of the environment. To build, wood, bamboo and other biodegradable materials were used and, in the end, the builders became permanent employees of the lodge. The ingredients of the food that is served there are bought from the inhabitants of the local communities. There are many activities to do in the area, such as hiking, biking, bird watching and canoeing on the nearby rivers.

Thala Beach is a family-run lodge, comprising a native forest and a beach. It is located on a peninsula that allows guests to have a beautiful view of the sea and, of course, the trees. The world’s largest coral reef can be observed from this area, and it also has an astronomical observatory. The tours offered within the reserve are guided by biologists and generate the least possible impact on nature. In addition, the hotel guarantees the conservation of the forest and collaborates with the Kuku-Yalanji indigenous tribe, who gives lectures on caring for the environment, guided by the advice of their ancestors, and tells the legends that have been passed on to them.

All hotel establishments must be more ecological. The more we take care of the planet, the more we can enjoy great places like these. Which of these hotels would you like to stay in? What other eco-lodge do you know?