Restaurante Grano de Oro

The restaurant of Hotel Grano de Oro is very prestigiuos among cuisine experts. Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica congratulates Grano de Oro for getting the maximun calification in the Escargot´s Evaluation.

Buen Provecho!

Article in Spanish

http://www.elfinancierocr.com/ef_archivo/2009/mayo/03/estilos1942155.html

Costa Rica is the 5th cleanest country in the world according Forbers Magazine!!!

Costa RicaScore: 90.5
No. 5 Overall; No. 1 in the Americas

Costa Rica's economy relies on a robust ecotourism industry, and the care it takes for its environment shows. The Central American country ranks fifth in the global Environmental Index, a rating that should only improve as it strives to become carbon-neutral by 2021. Costa Rica has avoided the deforestation that ravages some Latin American countries: the country earns a score of 97 or better in the categories of forestry, air pollution and climate change.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/15/worlds-cleanest-countries-business-energy-clean-countries.html

1. Arenas del Mar Hotel is Awarded the Prestigious Blue Flag

On Tuesday March 24, 2009, Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award, receiving a flag and a star for its efforts to keep the beaches surrounding its property clean and pristine. The event was held at the in the offices of the Ministery of Water and Acueducts in San Jose. Attendees of the event included the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Tourism, and other important government officials.

A special thanks to the Arenas del Mar team, who has coveted this award for three consecutive years in a row (2006 to 2008) and has maintained a strong commitment to be a role model in the community of Manuel Antonio. To learn more about Blue Flag Certification at Arenas del Mar, click here: www.arenasdelmar.com