Environmental sustainability is key!

Costa Rica is legendary for its natural beauty—from lush tropical rain forests, to fiery volcanoes, to pristine coastline. When you travel with VBT to Costa Rica, we bring you up close to this delicate ecosystem—through discovery opportunities and sustainable accommodations that promote ecological awareness. And for the next few weeks, we’re contributing even more to rainforest sustainability by supporting the Nature Conservancy’s Adopt an Acre program in their efforts to protect Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.

A VBT Costa Rica vacation is a great way to get in touch with this fascinating ecosystem first-hand. We are a proud supporter of Green Hotels of Costa Rica, whose properties participate in many conservation programs and are members of C.S.T. (Certification for Sustainable Tourism). The philosophy behind Green Hotels management is to combine country-style hospitality with a profound respect for the natural surroundings. Both Villa Blanca and Si Como No Resort are members of the Green Hotels organization, and each one offers spectacular opportunities to discover the wonders of the Costa Rican rainforest.

For example, at Villa Blanca, you might choose to take an optional guided nature walk through the cloud forest, or even an optional “night-time” guided tour, to introduce you to the cloud forest’s many fascinating nocturnal species. Bird watching expeditions, waterfall and volcano excursions and of course, zip line rides through the jungle canopy are all options at this 5-leaf rated eco-resort.

If you extend your vacation to scenic Manuel Antonio, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Si Como No Resort’s 30 acres of wildlife refuge, including the Butterfly Garden, Aquatic Amphibian Garden and Reptile Exhibit. Additional optional excursions include a Dolphin Discovery and Snorkeling excursion, Biological Reserve Jungle River Cruise and Canopy Safari.