Samasati Nature Retreat

where is the nature retreat?

in south america, costa rica

how many tourists does get in a year?

2 million

how much world biodivercity is in costa rica?

6%

how many nature reserves are there?

28

where is the accomadation?

in-between the trees

how many hecters of trees were cut between 1970-1990

32,000

who get’s empoleyed?

the locals

how were the buildings built to reduce humidity?

buildings built on stilts to allow natural drainage

how is energy conserved?

they use natural light and ventilation

how do they minimise waste?

they only use biodegradable products (e.g. soaps and shampoos)

what are the eviromental limitations?

visiters disturb flora and fauna and fossil fuels are used through travel

what are the social limitations

expensive holiday - only accessible by wealthy people