El Copal

CartagoScanned 2026-09-08
44/5Eco rating · Orange
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The smart read on El Copal

Eco rating
4/5
Orange
Who it suits
Hotel
Birdwatchers / Off-Grid Trekkers
Setting & pace
Cliffside
Cliffside · High Seclusion
Every entry, recorded

Every recorded entry, with its finding

2 systems2026-09-08 checked2 on record
#SystemRecorded findingClass
001EnergyOff-Grid Solar · El Copal operates its remote jungle lodge exclusively via a solar-photovoltaic system designed for low-impact, small-scale power demands. · YesRecorded
002ConservationEl Copal focuses on off-grid ecological management and shoreline preservation by utilizing decentralized utility systems that prevent environmental pollution and protect the natural state of the coast. · El Copal operates using off-grid solar electricity and composting toilets to preserve the undeveloped coastline of Oaxaca.Recorded
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Who it suits: Birdwatchers / Off-Grid Trekkers
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Who it suits

Birdwatchers / Off-Grid Trekkers

Sleeping setup

4 Low-impact Communal-run Cloudforest Cabins

Setting & pace

Cliffside · High Seclusion

Food & self-catering

El Copal has an in-house restaurant.

What you can do

While at El Copal, you can take guided botanical walks, bird watching and environmental education tours. El Copal offers on-site guided nature education experiences.

Lower-impact systems

Yes

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The story

About El Copal

Owner · Private Proprietor

Details
Brand NameEl Copal
Websitehttps://www.caminodecostaricalodging.com/accommodations/el-copal
Full AddressCartago, Selva, Costa Rica
CityCartago
County/State/RegionCartago
CountryCartago
What we checked
Off The GridYes
Energy TypeOff-Grid Solar
EnergyEl Copal operates its remote jungle lodge exclusively via a solar-photovoltaic system designed for low-impact, small-scale power demands.
Food OptionsEl Copal has an in-house restaurant.
Conservation TypeEl Copal focuses on off-grid ecological management and shoreline preservation by utilizing decentralized utility systems that prevent environmental pollution and protect the natural state of the coast.
Conservation PreservationEl Copal operates using off-grid solar electricity and composting toilets to preserve the undeveloped coastline of Oaxaca.
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Last checked2026-09-08
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Straight talk

Where El Copal isn’t perfect

skipYou expect resort luxe

It's a budget stay. Don't arrive expecting five-star trimmings.

skipYou want deep eco credentials

The eco score is 2/5. The green here is light-touch, not hardcore. If deep sustainability is the whole point, look at the 4 to 5s.

skipYou want resort-scale amenities

Only 4 rooms. No mega-pool, spa or 24-hour room service. That's the charm.

checkVerify the green claims

The eco score is 2/5. Ask what's actually in place. Solar, water, waste. Before you book on green credentials.

At a glance

Recorded features & ownership

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After use

Care, repair & end of life

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Every field we hold on El Copal

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Energy, water & materials 6 fields
Eco AmenitiesEl Copal sustainability features include features off-grid solar energy, permaculture farming, and waste reduction.
Off The GridYes
Energy TypeOff-Grid Solar
Who the stay is for 12 fields
TypeHotel
Environment TypeCliffside
Rooms4
Location & contact 12 fields
Websitehttps://www.caminodecostaricalodging.com/accommodations/el-copal
Booking Linkhttps://www.caminodecostaricalodging.com/accommodations/el-copal
Booking SiteWebsite
Scan coverage & sources 2 fields
Last checked2026-09-08
How this date was establishedsource
Other recorded details 17 fields
Brand NameEl Copal
Sustainability Linkhttps://ecobnb.com/MX-santa-maria-tonameca/hotel/el-copal/NNThm
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/elcopalmazunte/
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How El Copal compares across published ratings

Before you book

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Birdwatchers / Off-Grid Trekkers

Rooms and sleeping setupCheck the recorded capacity before choosing dates

4 Low-impact Communal-run Cloudforest Cabins

Meals and day-to-day livingKnow whether to book meals or plan to self-cater

El Copal has an in-house restaurant.

Setting and paceCheck whether the immediate surroundings suit your trip

Cliffside · High Seclusion

What you can do nearbyPlan the part of the stay outside the room

While at El Copal, you can take guided botanical walks, bird watching and environmental education tours. El Copal offers on-site guided nature education experiences.

How the stay reduces impactRead the energy and water arrangements on record

Yes

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