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El Copal

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El Copal is a budget rainforest eco lodge in Costa Rica, good for nature lovers. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you decide where to stay in Costa Rica.

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Against eco stays
Records scored in eco stays322
Category average3.3/5
Scores below this one56%
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Cartago
RegionCartago
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Features 2 of 12
What to do generally Guests visiting El Copal will be in a rugged, cloud forest environment, perfect for educational nature observation in Costa Rica
Food Details El Copal prepares simple, fresh meals using ingredients sourced from the surrounding Mazunte region. El Copal offers an open-air dining area that encourages guests to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. El Copal focuses on authentic, community-supported culinary practices.
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Eco Score 4
Eco Score Label Light green
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name Private Proprietor
Ownership Type Independent
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name El Copal
Closest Airport name Juan Santamaría Intl (SJO)
Energy, water and land 4 of 10
Energy Type Off-Grid Solar
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Conservation Preservation
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County/State/Region Cartago
Continent/Region Central America
Google Place ID ChIJhbJ7p5AooY8RGGmA-upH-2s
Price and commerce 1 of 2
Price Range £
Further detail 24 of 53
Sustainability Link ecobnb.com ecobnb.com
Booking Site Website
Street Selva Road
City Cartago
Country Cartago
Closest Airport KM 180
Type Hotel
Environment Type Cliffside
Rooms 4
Room Types 4 Low-impact Communal-run Cloudforest Cabins
People Targeting Birdwatchers / Off-Grid Trekkers
Secluded / Isolated High Seclusion
Eco Amenities El Copal sustainability features include features off-grid solar energy, permaculture farming, and waste reduction.
Off The Grid Yes
Activities to 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.
Farm / Garden Permaculture farm
Food Options El Copal has an in-house restaurant.
Food Type El Copal serves a Mexican-traditional menu.
Google rating 4.9
Google review count 67
Last checked 2026-09-08
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