1. Lost Canyon Nature Reserve, Nicaragua
http://www.lost-canyon.org/contact.html
Address:
Lost Canyon Nature Reserve
Apartado Postal 1163
Managua, Nicaragua
Email: info@lost-canyon.org
Website: www.Lost-Canyon.org
“Lost Canyon Nature Reserve is a 98 acre (40 ha) private wildlife refuge and tropical dry forest reserve located in a broad canyon that cuts into the western slope of Nicaragua's central mountain range. Reserve terrain ranges from 466 - 1,174 feet (142-358 m) above sea level; average annual rain fall is 47 inches (1,200 mm), mean temperature 81°F (27°C). The reserve employs two natives of the canyon as park rangers and they share reforestation, conservation, trail maintenance and wildlife monitoring responsibilities with reserve founder. Several low-impact hiking trails exist inside the reserve for visitors, yet the majority of park terrain is totally void of human access to minimize disturbance of native fauna. Reserve visits are appointment only, please contact us. A visitor donation of US$25 per person includes guided (Spanish speaking park ranger) hiking in the reserve and lunch. For a supplemental contribution of US$150 (per group/per day) Lost Canyon will provide an English speaking biologist. If utilizing a LC approved biologist night visits to the reserve can be arranged. Scientific study visits are also possible, with lodging available for visiting scientists.”
http://www.lost-canyon.org/contact.html
Address:
Lost Canyon Nature Reserve
Apartado Postal 1163
Managua, Nicaragua
Email: info@lost-canyon.org
Website: www.Lost-Canyon.org
“Lost Canyon Nature Reserve is a 98 acre (40 ha) private wildlife refuge and tropical dry forest reserve located in a broad canyon that cuts into the western slope of Nicaragua's central mountain range. Reserve terrain ranges from 466 - 1,174 feet (142-358 m) above sea level; average annual rain fall is 47 inches (1,200 mm), mean temperature 81°F (27°C). The reserve employs two natives of the canyon as park rangers and they share reforestation, conservation, trail maintenance and wildlife monitoring responsibilities with reserve founder. Several low-impact hiking trails exist inside the reserve for visitors, yet the majority of park terrain is totally void of human access to minimize disturbance of native fauna. Reserve visits are appointment only, please contact us. A visitor donation of US$25 per person includes guided (Spanish speaking park ranger) hiking in the reserve and lunch. For a supplemental contribution of US$150 (per group/per day) Lost Canyon will provide an English speaking biologist. If utilizing a LC approved biologist night visits to the reserve can be arranged. Scientific study visits are also possible, with lodging available for visiting scientists.”
2. Careli Tours, Nicaragua
http://www.carelitours.com/travel_nicaragua/contact_us.html
Phone: (505) 278 6919 / 278 2572
Email: info@carelitours.com
“Besides having fun, each vacation you take is an opportunity to have a positive impact on the places you visit. Anyone can be a responsible traveler. You can get back to nature, or bathe in luxury...hike into the rainforest, or explore the city... or travel to the exotic location of your dreams. By using socially and environmentally responsible Careli Tours local partners, you can ensure that your trip contributes to conservation efforts and to the well being of communities. Your travel choices make a difference.”
http://www.carelitours.com/travel_nicaragua/contact_us.html
Phone: (505) 278 6919 / 278 2572
Email: info@carelitours.com
“Besides having fun, each vacation you take is an opportunity to have a positive impact on the places you visit. Anyone can be a responsible traveler. You can get back to nature, or bathe in luxury...hike into the rainforest, or explore the city... or travel to the exotic location of your dreams. By using socially and environmentally responsible Careli Tours local partners, you can ensure that your trip contributes to conservation efforts and to the well being of communities. Your travel choices make a difference.”
3. Sonati Association, Nicaragua
http://www.sonati.org/en/contact_us_nicaragua.html#1
For local environmental programs at Leon and Esteli please contact the local office:
Leon:
Environmental programs:
E-mail: leon@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 85614602
Tours:
E-mail: tours.leon@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 23114251
Hostel:
E-mail: hostal.leon@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 23114251
Address: From NE corner of Cathedral, 3 blocks Northward and ½ block Eastward.
Esteli:
Environmental programs:
E-mail: esteli@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 84135493
Tours:
E-mail: tours.esteli@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 27136043
Hostel:
E-mail: hostal.esteli@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 27136043
Address: From NE corner of Cathedral, 3 blocks Eastward
“SONATI is a non-profit environmental education organization dedicated to propagating environmental awareness and promoting love and care for the environment through widespread free environmental education programs for local school children. SONATI empowers children with knowledge and tools to become a voice for environmental change in their communities. SONATI works in a self-sustainable manner, using its non-profit environmental hostels & tours to finance its environmental programs.”
http://www.sonati.org/en/contact_us_nicaragua.html#1
For local environmental programs at Leon and Esteli please contact the local office:
Leon:
Environmental programs:
E-mail: leon@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 85614602
Tours:
E-mail: tours.leon@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 23114251
Hostel:
E-mail: hostal.leon@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 23114251
Address: From NE corner of Cathedral, 3 blocks Northward and ½ block Eastward.
Esteli:
Environmental programs:
E-mail: esteli@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 84135493
Tours:
E-mail: tours.esteli@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 27136043
Hostel:
E-mail: hostal.esteli@sonati.org
Phone: +505- 27136043
Address: From NE corner of Cathedral, 3 blocks Eastward
“SONATI is a non-profit environmental education organization dedicated to propagating environmental awareness and promoting love and care for the environment through widespread free environmental education programs for local school children. SONATI empowers children with knowledge and tools to become a voice for environmental change in their communities. SONATI works in a self-sustainable manner, using its non-profit environmental hostels & tours to finance its environmental programs.”
4. Jicaro Island Ecolodge, Nicaragua
http://www.jicarolodge.com/contact-us.html
Email: info@jicarolodge.com
Phone: (505) 2558-7702
(505) 2552-6353
Harmony with nature and the local community were a key consideration in the development of Jicaro Island Ecolodge. The resort was built with minimum impact to the island and with very careful planning in terms of water supply, wastewater treatment and electricity usage. The team in charge of management of Jicaro has a 10 year track record of running ecolodges and sustainable hotels in Costa Rica and has brought this accumulated know how to Nicaragua. Just a few examples of how the hotel is sustainable.
- Water is heated with solar panels for guest and kitchen use.
- No air conditioning is installed on the island. Cross ventilation and ceiling fans create enough of a cooling effect to ensure guest comfort.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. While there is a strong recycling program installed, the focus due to the island location is on reducing. Bring as little trash to the island as possible.
- Wastewater is treated on the island with a treatment plant complying not only with Nicaraguan but internationally accepted standards.
- Hiring of a local staff is essential to the success of the lodge. We want to spread the potential wealth that tourism brings to Nicaragua by hiring locals as employees, subcontracting services locally and buying and producing locally.
Help Us Give Back
- Use of organic and biodegradable soaps, cleaning detergents and spa products.
- Chlorine free systems to clean water in the pool.
- Energy efficient lighting and illumination throughout the island.
- Underground electricity system that does not interfere with the surrounding wildlife.
http://www.jicarolodge.com/contact-us.html
Email: info@jicarolodge.com
Phone: (505) 2558-7702
(505) 2552-6353
Harmony with nature and the local community were a key consideration in the development of Jicaro Island Ecolodge. The resort was built with minimum impact to the island and with very careful planning in terms of water supply, wastewater treatment and electricity usage. The team in charge of management of Jicaro has a 10 year track record of running ecolodges and sustainable hotels in Costa Rica and has brought this accumulated know how to Nicaragua. Just a few examples of how the hotel is sustainable.
- Water is heated with solar panels for guest and kitchen use.
- No air conditioning is installed on the island. Cross ventilation and ceiling fans create enough of a cooling effect to ensure guest comfort.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. While there is a strong recycling program installed, the focus due to the island location is on reducing. Bring as little trash to the island as possible.
- Wastewater is treated on the island with a treatment plant complying not only with Nicaraguan but internationally accepted standards.
- Hiring of a local staff is essential to the success of the lodge. We want to spread the potential wealth that tourism brings to Nicaragua by hiring locals as employees, subcontracting services locally and buying and producing locally.
Help Us Give Back
- Use of organic and biodegradable soaps, cleaning detergents and spa products.
- Chlorine free systems to clean water in the pool.
- Energy efficient lighting and illumination throughout the island.
- Underground electricity system that does not interfere with the surrounding wildlife.
5. Paso Pacifico, Nicaragua
http://www.pasopacifico.org/index.html
Email:
info@pasopacifico.org wendy@pasopacifico.org
USA Contact:
PO Box 1244 • Ventura, CA 93002-1244
Phone: 1-805-643-7044
Nicaragua Contact:
Carretera a Masaya Km 12.4
Residencial Villas del Prado, Casa No. 7
Managua, Nicaragua
Phone: +505-2279-8423
Phone: +505-2279-7072
"Restoring Nicaragua's forests is one of Paso Pacifico's top priorities. Our award-winning reforestation and climate change mitigation project, return to forest, worked with private landowners to reforest 1,000 acres of tropical dry and moist forests with native trees, receiving carbon credits in return. Our various smaller-scale reforestation projects have provided technical assistance and advice to individual landowners, cooperatives, and communities who are interested in reforesting their properties."
http://www.pasopacifico.org/index.html
Email:
info@pasopacifico.org wendy@pasopacifico.org
USA Contact:
PO Box 1244 • Ventura, CA 93002-1244
Phone: 1-805-643-7044
Nicaragua Contact:
Carretera a Masaya Km 12.4
Residencial Villas del Prado, Casa No. 7
Managua, Nicaragua
Phone: +505-2279-8423
Phone: +505-2279-7072
"Restoring Nicaragua's forests is one of Paso Pacifico's top priorities. Our award-winning reforestation and climate change mitigation project, return to forest, worked with private landowners to reforest 1,000 acres of tropical dry and moist forests with native trees, receiving carbon credits in return. Our various smaller-scale reforestation projects have provided technical assistance and advice to individual landowners, cooperatives, and communities who are interested in reforesting their properties."
