The happiest people on Earth!
by admin on Jan.18, 2010, under News
We are very happy to hear that we are, in fact, the happiest people on the planet! At least, that’s the result of a study of the “World Database of Happiness”, compiled by a Dutch sociologist on the basis of answers to surveys by Gallup and others. Costa Rica ranks on top of the 148 countries that participated in the study!
There are several theories, from the everyday cohabitation with nature, the absence of an army, to the laid back tropical weather or the strong family ties.
Whatever the reason, it’s worth celebrating!
Find out more at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/opinion/07kristof.html?scp=1&sq=happiest%20people&st=cse
Saving seaturtle eggs at El Remanso beach!
by admin on Jan.03, 2010, under News, Responsible practices
Thanks to the quick eyes and good heart of the wonderful Van der Meer family, 54 sea turtle eggs have gotten a second chance for survival.
While strolling along the beautiful deserted Pacific beach at El Remanso, Mia was the first to spot what looked like a bunch of bright white ping pong balls: a turtle nest had been uncovered by the force of an unexpected turn in the course of the creek!
Ava and Lida quickly darted up a steep forest trail to let El Remanso staff know, while Wendi and Mia helped Roland improvise an impressive temporary containing wall to prevent more eggs from sliding off the bank and into the river. Soon Jackie and John Keith –who seconds earlier had spotted a large snake during their search for the magnificent blue morpho butterfly- joined in with Cindy from El Remanso staff on the mission to relocate the very vulnerable nest to a safer place. After carefully doing their best to mimic the original nest in a different spot, hopefully at least some of these endangered creatures have a better shot at survival.
We’ll keep an eye on the nest for you guys!
Native Plants workshop with ProNativas
by admin on Dec.12, 2009, under News, Responsible practices
El Remanso participated in the native plants workshop organized by the local organization “Friends Of The Osa” and given by ProNativa. The workshop focused on the need of using non-exotic plants in the local gardens. Different aspects from landscaping, which native or endemic plants to use and how to collect the seeds were discussed. The group also learned how to create a native plant nursery thanks to the advice of the experts from ProNativas (for more information visit www.pronativas.com/pronativas/)
El Remanso has had its own tree nursery for many years, not only for planting the trees in our Private Reserve but also to donate trees for local reforestation projects. For landscaping the lodge uses mainly native plants, minimizing the use of non local plants and avoiding all invasive plants. Most of the newly planted areas are 100% native plants.
Here are some pictures of the 2 days workshop:
Seaturtles on the El Remanso beach!
by admin on Dec.07, 2009, under News
Emmalee & Jason from NY found a seaturtle nest on the El Remanso beach and to their surprise the little seaturtle babies were just crawling out of their eggs! Enjoy the pics and the short video!
All pictures taken by Emmalee & Jason
First Aid Course for El Remanso Staff
by admin on Oct.31, 2009, under News, Responsible practices
El Remanso will be opening again tomorrow, November 1st, after a 4 weeks of being closed doing maintenance work and some upgrades of our installations. Today we finished a 4-day long training on First Aid and Basic CPR with all of the El Remanso staff as well as some participants from the local community.
This highly useful training has been a big success and everybody enjoyed the training provided by the very experienced Marvin Palma. With a practical approach, the El Remanso staff learned emergency procedures for different types of injuries as well as evacuation of injured people.
Below you can find some pictures of the last days.
Meet our intern Eduardo Mendoza!
by admin on Oct.19, 2009, under News
Hello! My name is Eduardo Mendoza, I’m a student for Natural Resource Management, I’m 24 years old and am proud to be Mexican. I’ve been fortunate to have lived my whole life in close contact with nature, especially being from one of the most nature-rich states in my country: Tabasco, where there is an enormous treasure of flora and fauna.
I am a fan of cooking, one of my great passions that I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. I’m outgoing, I love meeting new people and places constantly, and I believe that learning through people and through practice is the most enriching way to learn. I can’t wait to get to El Remanso and start working and learning at the same time.
This is not going to be just any other job for me, but more of a life’s experience which I can only hope to give back to in a way that matches the opportunity I’ve been given. Counting the days to get there!
Meet our intern Marigel Campos!
by admin on Oct.19, 2009, under News
My name is Marigel Campos. I’m from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. I am currently in the 9th semester for my degree in Natural Resource Management at the Marist University in Merida. I love everything related to nature, especially the ocean. My favorite things to do are diving and going out with my friends and family. My favorite animal is the dolphin! I also love every kind of marine mammal, as well as birds. I love travelling and seeing new places, especially those that offer direct contact with nature. =)
Thanksgiving Special
by admin on Oct.15, 2009, under News
Special November discounts!!!
by admin on Oct.12, 2009, under News
It’s the end of the Green Season. The rains have poured over the Osa for the last month, leaving the forest blooming with new greens, new croaks, newborn little monkeys ready to start their recently acquired life’s adventure clinging determinedly to their mother’s fur as she swings carelessly through the tallest trees in search of tropical fruits and insects under the light of a new sun-filled season.
November offers an unforgettable rainforest experience without excessive rain. Added to this month’s great discounts it’s perfect to plan your ideal vacation!
Contact us for special end-of-the-Green-Season deals!
Fer de lance release at El Remanso
by admin on Sep.18, 2009, under News
Today we released a fer de lance viper (bothrops asper) that we found yesterday next to one of our parking lots. For safety reasons our guide Gerardo caught it and after showing it to our guests, brought it to an area of the forest where no trails or cabins are situated. Watch him give some interesting facts on these snakes while he releases the animal!