Responsible Tourism

The Celeste Mountain Lodge is proud to adhere to a philosophy of sustainable tourism, with low environment impact and eco-friendly practices, innovating in some new ones, as well as a commitment for the development of the local community.

We believe in the "3 R" rule: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

• Use of some recycled, re-used or salvaged materials (such as boards made of recycled plastic, construction left-overs, wood...)
• Use of eco-friendly (such as coconut fiber) and locally available building materials
• Wood only from plantation (teak) or salvaged
• One building only, set on posts for minimum land movement and occupation
• Hot water provided by solar panels
• 3 Bio-depurators for residual waters
• 180 meters of innovative residual water drainage made with recycled tire pieces
• Contention wall made of recycled truck tires, giving these many years of additional life
• Savings in energy and water (smart lighting management, training with staff, suggestive approach with clients)
• Bio-climatic cloth dryer
• Economical showers
• Exclusive use of eco-friendly soaps and detergents
• Use of biodegradable plastic garbage bags, use of recycled plastic bags
• Alternative food plate presentation in the restaurant, reducing use of soap and water consumption
• Internal recycling and refuse elimination program 
• Purchasing in “bulk” for less packaging and re-using of packaging
• Reforestation: trees of native species, some endangered
• “Quiet Neighbor attitude” towards the environment: no unnecessary noise, music, engines, lighting.
• Involvement with the local community on sustainable tourism development
• Involvement with the Development Association of the town and the Municipality for tourism and community related projects
• Counseling to private locals for the establishment of small tourism-related businesses
• Involvement in bringing language courses and professional training sessions to the community
• Hiring much as possible in the town (80% for construction and 95% for steady staff)
• Contracting of local women for handicrafts and decoration items for the Lodge
• Contracting of a regional school for plants/trees nursery
• Purchasing of food supplies at 90% from local businesses
• Purchasing of fresh food supplies from local farmers, favoring those who produce organically