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More than 30 years later, Selva Verde is a world renowned eco-lodge committed to advancing the practice of sustainable tourism. Selva Verde began with one woman's dream of preserving nearly 500 acres of endangered tropical forest and the multitude of species that call it home.
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In the 1980s, Giovanna Holbrook rescued 500 acres of Costa Rican primary and secondary rainforest from deforestation. Selva Verde eco-lodge and private reserve now protects hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, plants and birds.
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May 5, 2014 · It took almost one year to raise the money, but by 1985 Giovanna was able to return to Costa Rica and buy the land. The once endangered forest became a private rainforest reserve and one of the country’s first eco-lodges, the Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve. Selva Verde now plays an important role in the San Juan-La Selva Biological ...
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Spurred by memories of her pioneering voyage to the Galápagos, a lifelong love of travel, and close ties to the local academic community, Giovanna embarked on a mission to design travel programs that were both educational and affordable. Her tireless efforts led to the founding of Holbrook Travel a few years later in 1974. As the company matured th...
The field of sustainable and responsible tourismcontinues to evolve with new ideas, resources, and organizations that are forming all the time. Holbrook is committed to this learning and growth process since many of these principles are part of who we are and part of why people travel with Holbrook. At the same time, Holbrook is a pioneer in the fi...
Holbrook believes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and that ultimately the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a part of our commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Just as we are focused on offering sustainable tourism programs globally, we must also be looking internally and within our communities at home to see ho...
Our roots in Costa Rica In the 1980s, Giovanna Holbrook rescued 500 acres of Costa Rican primary and secondary rainforest from deforestation. The land is now home to Selva Verde, an eco-lodge and private reserve that protects hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, plants, and birds. Located just two hours from San José, Selva Verde p...
Nov 12, 2009 · In her own words Giovanna Holbrook on Selva Verde's past, present, and future
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Mar 17, 2024 · 1. Origins Lodge. Photo credit: Origins. Location: 40-minute drive from the town center of Bijagua, 2-hour drive from Guanacaste Airport in Liberia. Amenities: Outdoor pool, restaurant, spa, free parking, complimentary WiFi. Price range: Rates start at $804 USD per night for luxury lodges and $9,872 USD for 3-bedroom villas.
Sep 19, 2023 · September 19, 2023 by Natasha Alden. Home » Destinations » 28 BEST Eco Lodges & Resorts From All Around The World. This list of the world’s top eco-lodges and eco-resorts features some bucket-list-worthy destinations. They stretch across the globe from the plains of the African savannah to the Arctic Circle and even New York City.
