(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 16, 2009 ) SAN JOSE, Costa Rica— Pacuare Lodge- Costa Rica’s quintessential whitewater rafting eco-resort has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a finalist in the Preservation and Doing it All categories of the 2009 World Saver Awards.

As part of Pacuare Lodge’s sustainable tourism program the Lodge has purchased 738 acres of primary rain forest along the Pacuare River for conservation, and built all its bungalows with solar heating panels and a water turbine generates electricity to the main lodge. The newest part of this program is its co-sponsorship of a jaguar-monitoring program. The program researches jaguars in the forests along the Pacuare River. Pacuare Lodge’s support helps provide food, lodging and logistical support for researchers and digital cameras to photograph the jaguars in their natural habitat.

“We are so proud to be honored by Conde Nast Traveler for our sustainable practices,” said Luz Càceres, Pacuare Lodge Sales and Marketing Director. "At Pacuare Lodge we go to great lengths to limit the negative environmental impacts of our operations while supporting conservation and providing benefits for nearby communities.”

Pacuare Lodge is featured in Conde Nast Traveler’s September 2009 issue, which highlights all World Saver Awards honoree’s.

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About Pacuare Lodge
Costa Rica Nature Adventures is a division of Aventuras Naturales which founded the Pacuare Lodge. The Lodge is the world’s quintessential eco-resort, only accessible by rafting in from the Pacure River. The Pacuare Lodge was built with a minimum impact on the river and rainforest site where it is located. Sustainable practices include solar heating panels, use of spring water and a water-driven turbine electric generator. The Lodge composts organic waste and separate recyclable materials for transport to recycling companies.
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Pacuare Lodge
Luz Cáceres
Tel: 1-800-963-1195
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