In Part 1 we explored the conservation work behind the biodiversity of Costa Rica’s Arenal region and Panama’s Bocas del Toro: ecosystems defined by…
Continue readingWildlife Conservation in Chile’s Atacama Desert and Easter Island
What Defines The Best Place to Stay in the Atacama Desert: The Oasis Factor
In the Atacama Desert, where exposure defines experience, the best place to stay is not a matter of luxury. It is a matter of location. Oases have…
Continue readingHow Nayara Hangaroa Leads Regeneration on Rapa Nui
Centuries ago, a small wooden canoe appeared over the endless blue, carrying a handful of Polynesian voyagers who had followed the stars across thousands of kilometers of open ocean. Among them were the ancestors of the Hito family. Guided by birds, currents, and memory, they landed on a volcanic speck of land now known as Rapa Nui. In that moment of arrival, balance began — a fragile dialogue between people and place that continues today.
Why Condé Nast Traveler Named Nayara Bocas del Toro #1
For decades, the dream of the overwater bungalow belonged to the Maldives, Bora Bora, and Tahiti, but 20-hour flights, jet lag, and heavy carbon footprints have turned the fantasy into a contradiction. Once there, their beauty often narrows into repetition: a traditional beach holiday of sand and sea.
Setting the Standard: Green Globe Certification
We are thrilled to announce that all three of our Costa Rican properties—Nayara Tented Camp, Nayara Gardens, and Nayara Springs—have received official Green Globe Certification. As one of the industry’s most prestigious international sustainability certifications, the Green Globe seal represents a commitment to meeting the highest standards of eco-consciousness. This achievement reflects decades of work on 44 criteria and 380 indicators, aligned with global frameworks like the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). To learn more about the rigorous standards you can click here.
Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative Tourism at Nayara Resorts
Ecotourism has likely existed in some form as long as people have traveled, but traveling to far-off destinations to experience the natural world there started to gain prominence in the 1980s. A big part of the first movement towards ecotourism started in Costa Rica, and before long came the first “eco-lodges”, eco-friendly hotels with a light ecological and energy footprint for discerning ecotourists who wanted to help preserve the destinations they visited.
Nayara Bocas del Toro & Alto Atacama: A Study in Sustainability
With studies showing that as much as 77% of travelers are looking for a sustainability ethos when they travel, Nayara Resorts is well-positioned as a global leader in this space. Our Costa Rican hotels continue to raise the bar on sustainable tourism, whether it’s our massive reforestation efforts or becoming fully carbon neutral, but our properties in Chile & Panama are also making a big splash.