Eco-Initiatives & Community Outreach

From the very start, Casa Ceibo Boutique Hotel & Spa has sought to make its “little corner of the world” a better place. The hotel is an exquisite tribute to Ecuador and an expression of its attractive people and rich, diverse culture. It’s also an organization of people who are determined to preserve and enhance what’s truly special about Ecuador. As such, Casa Ceibo has embraced the opportunity to support the local community, culture and environment through a number of social outreach projects and eco-initiatives.

Because of the hotel’s contribution to the community and environment, Casa Ceibo is certified by Smart Voyager (http://ccd.ec/pages/smart_voyager_en.htm). This Ecuadorian program gives its green seal of approval to hotels for meeting strict conservation and sustainability guidelines. Smart Voyager Certification signals to consumers that their dollars are not contributing to the exploitation of labor and the environment.

In addition, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (http://www.stardiamondaward.com) had awarded Casa Ceibo with the first ever Green Star Diamond Award in all of South America. This elite honor recognizes the hotel’s Smart Voyager certification, commitment to eco-initiatives and community outreach, as well as its five-star status.

Casa Ceibo’s eco-initiatives and community outreach include but are not limited to:

• Birds of Bahía de Caráquez: Casa Ceibo has taken the lead in publishing the first-ever book of the 360+ birds that can be seen around Bahía de Caráquez as well as the surrounding Manabí region
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• A “Local First” Commitment: Casa Ceibo was designed, constructed, furnished and accessorized with a “local first” approach.
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• Water Purification Program: It was a real eye-opener for Casa Ceibo to learn that the number-one cause for disease in Ecuador is directly related to contaminated water, according to recent studies by Ecuador’s health department.
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• College Scholarships: Recognizing that many people in the region of Manabí struggle to achieve their education and professional dreams, Casa Ceibo has partnered with the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.
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• Reforestation of Ecuador’s Endangered Mangroves: Casa Ceibo has always been 100 percent committed to the reforestation of the mangroves and has an actual restored mangrove project located on the hotel property.
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• Community English Program Support: Casa Ceibo supports a bilingual educational experience for local students and donates funding to Unidad Educativa Satiasay that enables children to learn English.
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• Isla Corazón Community Ecotourism Project: Isla Corazon, or “Heart Island,” is a community ecotourism project that strives to educate and preserve the mangrove environment through the education of residents and visitors.
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• Isla Corazón and Frigate Children’s Eco Club: Protecting the environment for generations to comes starts with education children about its importance today.
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