Arenas Del Mar has included a number of environmentally friendly amenities into its operation, including: 

Organic, Biodegradable Personal Care Products made from Raw Botanicals

Based in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Raw Botanical holistic skin care is dedicated to educating people about the benefits of using natural skincare products.  All products created by Raw Botanicals are free of artificial dyes and animal testing, and make use of the highest quality locally produced organic ingredients.  Additionally, Raw Botanicals holds an agreement with Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort to accept and reuse plastic containers used to ship and dispense products.

The story of Raw Botanicals Founder: Molly McBride

Molly is a recognized member of the organic and cosmetic community in Costa Rica. For over five years she has been dedicated in bringing alternative and healing therapies to communities in Costa Rica.   She has been a practicing massage therapist, teacher and holistic esthetician for over 10 years. Having developed one of Costa Ricas most popular destination spas, she realized the need to share her knowledge on a greater and more beneficial level.  

In 2004 Molly sold her Spa and moved 100% of her efforts in the continued development and study of local practices in healing therapies, fine tuning her local skin care line.An acknowledged leader in the industry, she been written up in Tattler Europe and Elle magazine, Canada.  She regularly lectures at her retreats on natural health treatments and products throughout Costa Rica, Canada and the U.S.A as well as teaches people how to cultivate their own healing lifestyle at home using basic organic ingredients. 

The Products used at Arenas Del Mar:

Banana Glistening Hair Balm
This conditioning balm glistens and moisturizes while infusing hair with shimmering mica minerals. Naturally protects hair against sun, chlorine, and excessive salt water exposure.

Mango Dream Cream      
Raw Botanical’s #1 seller! This delicious tropical mango lotion is enriched with certified organic cocoa butter and Vitamin C ester. Great for skin that’s been dried out by chlorine, salt water or sun exposure.

Ylang Ylang Shampoo
This shampoo builds luster and gently cleanses as shimmering mica minerals infuse the hair with glistening shine. Designed to give your hair and scalp the optimum benefits of natural botanicals, the shampoo contains an artfully-crafted gentle cleansing system of Costa Rican coconut and organic palm kernel-derived ingredients.

Papaya Tangerine Body Wash
This incredibly nourishing and gentle body cleanser makes you feel the sensual cascade of vine ripened papaya and tantalizing tangerine, wash over you to replenish your skin and revitalize the senses.

Visit www.rawbotanicals.com for more information. 
 

Reusable, Oxo-Degradable Water Bottles

In an effort to reduce the amount of plastic water bottles that we produce on property, Arenas del Mar has implemented a policy in which every guest receives a free refillable, oxo-degradable water bottle.  Oxo-degradable water bottles have a life of approximately 18 months, leaving only carbon dioxide, water and biomass behind in the decomposition process to assure a cleaner, more sustainable planet.

Organic Coffee

All guest rooms are stocked with shade-grown organic coffee grown on the Finca Rosa Blanca plantation.  Finca Rosa Blanca has thirty acres of hard bean coffee which is certified organic by an international organization called OKO Garantie and is certified sustainable by the Rain Forest Alliance and CICAFE, the Costa Rican National Organization for Coffee.  Over 5,000 native trees on our plantations producing shade for the production of organic coffee and with the help of Costa Rica’s environmental protection agency (MINAE) and local school children, biological corridors for the birds and animals of the area have been created as well. Natural composting using vermiculture (worm beds) techniques have been put into place to avoid the use of harsh, environmentally damaging agrochemicals, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. The coffee is planted using the natural topography of the farm to avoid erosion and water waste and is protected by natural fences planted with native shrubs and trees.