Lapa Rios Eco Resort Interior

Lapa Rios Eco Resort Interior

While you may not naturally associate pig feces with "clean" energy, the <a href="http://www.laparios.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lapa Rios Eco-Lodge</a> in Costa Rica manages to makes pig <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/cow-power-how-methane-will-power-your-house/" target="new">poo power</a> seem smart and super sustainable with their environmentally friendly resort. Initially established by John and Karen Lewis as nature reserve, the <a href="http://www.laparios.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lapa Rios Ecolodge</a> utilizes green construction, helps protect local wildlife, supports a local elementary school, uses solar power for electricity, recycles all of its own waste, and powers its kitchen entirely through pig power. But less you think this sounds like some tie-dyed hippie commune, take a look at the photos—the lodge is as beautiful and relaxing as any five-star hotel, and probably a lot more enjoyable to anyone with a sense of adventure or imagination.

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Lapa Rios Hammock

Hammocks can be strung just about everywhere for a relaxing swing in the sunshine.

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Lapa Rios Bedroom

Each bungalow is outfitted with romantic curtains around the bed, and open-air views of the jungle and ocean.

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Lapa Rios walkway

Elevated walkways connect the bungalows with the main buildings.

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Lapa Rios Bungalow Interior

Imagine having breakfast in this beautiful little nook?

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Lapa-Rios-Room-3

A perfect breakfast nook for two on one of the bungalow balconies.

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Lapa Rios dining room

The airy dining hall is bathed in natural light.

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Lapa Rios Interior

The winding stairway is a focal point of the dining hall.

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Lapa Rios Waterfall Meal

A local waterfall nearby just happens to have waterside table service in case people are in need of refreshment after a hike.

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Lapa Rios Pool

A stunning pool is available if visitors prefer not to swim in the ocean.

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Lapa Rios patio table

Family meals outdoors have never been so beautiful.

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Lapa Rios Macaws

Countless bird and animal species can be seen around the resort, including colourful macaws like this friendly pair.

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Lapa Rios herb garden

Compost created from the resort's kitchen waste is used to grow organic vegetables and herbs in their gardens.

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Lapa Rios from above

The Lapa Rios resort as seen from above.

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While you may not naturally associate pig feces with "clean" energy, the Lapa Rios Eco-Lodge in Costa Rica manages to makes pig poo power seem smart and super sustainable with their environmentally friendly resort. Initially established by John and Karen Lewis as nature reserve, the Lapa Rios Ecolodge utilizes green construction, helps protect local wildlife, supports a local elementary school, uses solar power for electricity, recycles all of its own waste, and powers its kitchen entirely through pig power. But less you think this sounds like some tie-dyed hippie commune, take a look at the photos—the lodge is as beautiful and relaxing as any five-star hotel, and probably a lot more enjoyable to anyone with a sense of adventure or imagination.

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Lapa Rios Eco Resort Interior