Community & Education

Arenas Del Mar Beach & Rainforest Resort

Community & Education

At Arenas Del Mar, we believe the concept of “local” is the key to sustainable hospitality. That’s why we hire local and buy local. Learn how we support our community in Manuel Antonio.

Arenas Del Mar Beach & Rainforest Resort

Local Staff

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Meet the Arenas Del Mar family and connect with our local community

We hire exclusively Costa Rican staff predominantly from the local area. In many cases, their educational level and skills are limited when they start with us, and we invest heavily in their training and professional development.

Many hotels in Manuel Antonio lay off a high percentage of their staff during low season. We don’t do this. We provide ours with year round employment and plenty of opportunities for growth.

Arenas Del Mar Beach & Rainforest Resort

Local Products

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From tasty ingredients to indulgent spa products, immerse yourself in everything Manuel Antonio.

At Arenas Del Mar, we make a conscious effort to source as many products as we can from close to home as possible. The fish we serve is caught by our local fishermen through the Dock to Dish Program. Much of our restaurant food comes from just around the corner.

Our minibars are stocked with only local drinks and snacks. Our organic coffee is roasted just up the road by Cafe Diversa, a Manuel Antonio-based coffee company.

You’ll enjoy 100% Costa Rican spa products and bathroom amenities at the resort. Our gift shop also offers a variety of products handmade by local artisans including jewelry, woodwork and purses.

Arenas Del Mar Beach & Rainforest Resort

Local Community Support

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Our sense of community extends beyond the Arenas Del Mar family.

Twice a month, volunteers from the hotel prepare and distribute meals for homeless people in the area. At Christmas time we also lend a helping hand to the local councils in organizing parties for children from less fortunate households.

We believe that the well-being of our local community is essential to achieving sustainable development. We strive to support even the most vulnerable and youngest members.

Arenas Del Mar Beach & Rainforest Resort

Supporting Local Schools

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Did you know your generous donations directly support the students of our local schools?

Schools in the Manuel Antonio area are have limited resources. For years we have worked to support them through our educational programs.

First works to improve basic infrastructure and provide essential classroom supplies such as pencils, paper, and even physical education equipment.

Second concentrates on education programs which teach young students about the importance of environmental stewardship.

Our educational support programs have been fully funded by the generous donations of our guests.

Travel Locally,
Travel Responsibly

“Arenas Del Mar has everything you could possibly want in a luxurious vacation. Most of all, by booking a vacation here, you know you’re traveling sustainably and responsibly. The resort hires local people, serves fresh and local food, is committed to conserving the environment, and supports the local community.”

– Kelsey, California

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