Eco Resort Costa Rica | Sustainable Tourism

Our Commitment

At Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, we strive to operate responsibly within the local community and environment. Below are some of the initiatives we have implemented at our property. Click here to learn more about global Four Seasons for Good efforts at Four Seasons.

Learn more about Peninsula Papagayo's commitment to sustainability, including the Peninsula's annual Sustainability Report.

our initiatives

: The Resort is certified to ISO 50001, a global standard for Energy Management Systems.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available for guest use.
Hydrogen-powered cars are available for guest transportation.
The Resort measures and tracks energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste generation through the Four Seasons global utility management system.
Vegan and vegetarian menu items are available.
Linens and towels are replaced every third day, unless otherwise requested.
Reef-safe sunscreen is available.
: Guest room controls and building systems support optimizing energy consumption throughout the property.
Water used in Resort operations is treated on-site and reused for irrigation.
Landscaping and irrigation are designed to optimize water use.
: Single-use plastics, including water bottles, bathroom amenities and takeaway food packaging, have been replaced with non-plastic alternatives.
An on-site water filtration and bottling system reduces waste from water bottles.
Water bottle refilling stations are available throughout the Resort.
Complimentary reusable water bottles are provided for all golf players.
A recycling program is in place.
Organic waste is diverted from landfill.
: Seasonal menu items are available, including ingredients sourced from local suppliers.
The Resort serves cage-free eggs.
A food waste reduction program is in place, including AI-enabled tools to identify, monitor and reduce food waste.
Surplus food is donated to the local community through the Food Bank of Costa Rica.
: The Resort supports local biodiversity and conservation efforts, including through four research projects underway at Peninsula Papagayo: Coral reef restoration, wildlife monitoring, mangrove research and seagrass restoration.
Guests can participate in hands-on coral restoration experiences, including coral snorkeling, coral gardening and coral planting.
A flora and fauna inventory is updated annually, including all terrestrial fauna and marine fauna identified within the destination.
The Resort participates in ongoing awareness-raising campaigns and training, including a "do not feed me" wildlife campaign and 40km/h speed limit within the property.
All security staff are trained in turtle nesting response.
The golf course is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, home to 25 tree species and other wildlife.
: Guests can engage in a Cultural Roadtrip to learn more about cultural sites and the local community.
Local artists and artisans are featured throughout the Resort, including in-room beach bags crafted by indigenous Costa Rican artisans.
The Resort supports the local community through ongoing partnership with Creciendo Juntos, Peninsula Papagayo’s charitable organization.
Linen, furniture and equipment are donated to the local community.
Employees volunteer in the local community.
Guests are invited to participate in donation and volunteering opportunities.
The Resort supports a "Books 4 All" annual fundraising program benefiting children from various schools.
Employees complete annual Human Trafficking Awareness training.
: The Resort prioritizes sourcing from suppliers that meet our environmental and social procurement criteria outlined in the Resort’s Sustainable Purchasing Code and Environment and Social Sustainability Policy.
68% of suppliers are local.
The Resort’s on-site boutique features artisanal products from local creators, including handcrafted items by indigenous artists.

Four Seasons for Good

Four Seasons is committed to building upon our company’s strong history of supporting our communities through our Four Seasons for Good program.