Your's Naturally!
At Tango Mar you can appreciate the natural attractions of Costa Rica. The tropical setting evokes a sense of being in the Garden of Eden surrounded by exotic plants and trees. You never need look far to find wild birds and animals such as macaws, toucans, parrots, sloths, turtles, iguana, deer and many other species. Several resident families of howler monkeys entertain guests daily with their antics amid the treetops. But don't be startled by their trademark "howl" fit for creatures at least ten times their size!
Tango Mar is located between Curu Biological Reserve and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. Curu is a family owned working finca and private reserve comprising of beaches, swamps and beautiful forests. The area is home to a great variety of sea and land birds, white-tailed deer, monkeys, coatis, armadillo and other animals. A naturalist guided tour brings out the jungle's hidden treasures.
Cabo Blanco is a place where the visitor can experience being completely alone on a deserted beach. This important refuge for the protection of seabirds is one of the most scenic spots along the Pacific Coast.
In addition to seabirds, Cabo Blanco is home to white-tailed deer, monkeys, tiger cat and other wildlife species. The reserve is featured in a Jeep safari through the beaches, hills and countryside.
For bird watching and wildlife enthusiasts, nearby Pochote Mangrove Estuary is a tidal river offering an opportunity to drift quietly downstream at sunset while watching and listening for all the signs of riverbank life and bioculture.
The Pacific waters around Tango Mar are home to an abundance of sea mammals such as whale and porpoise. Huge mantas are sighted frequently, and endangered leatherback and green turtles come to a secluded area of the resort's beach to lay their eggs.
The sights and sounds of nature can also be enjoyed on horseback riding trails from Tango Mar which cross beaches, rivers and valleys, breaking at waterfalls, villages and other places of interest.
For Tango Mar living close to nature means living in harmony with it. The resort plays a leading role in managing local conservation projects including measures to protect turtle nesting and collect data on hatchings. The resort also provides a special area for deer to feed and exercise and it coordinates the safe placement of deer with other land owners in the region.
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Tango Mar is working to increase the number of macaws and toucans in its region and provides an opportunity for domesticated birds to become accustomed to life in the wild while still being protected by the resort.
Tango Mar has planted over 8,000 trees to attract birds into the property and a lake area has been created out of surplus resort water to attract migrating fowl.
Guests have the opportunity to view both visiting and resident wildlife. An iguana habitat created at Tango Mar provides an insight into the life of these unique creatures while they sun themselves and gather food.
Tango Mar's ecological conservation program also includes the education of the local human population to prevent hunting of endangered species. Tango Mar provides opportunities for members of its community to work and learn about sustainable tourism.
Hotel eco-policies include the use of non-chlorinated, biodegradable soaps and natural fertilizers, recycling of waste, composting and provision of food leftovers as animal feed to local farmers. Tango Mar strictly observes ecological codes regarding construction, artificial light, use of pesticides and sewage treatment.
And, now, in March of 2003, flying proudly over the beach of Tango Mar, is our new flag of distinction. The Costa Rican Ecological Blue Flag program award is founded on the importance of clean beaches, education and information about the environment. The intent is to increase public knowledge on this theme and overall promote the protection of nature and the sea turtles.
Tango Mar also supports The Certification in Sustainable Tourism Program - CST - a product of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), and is currently making application to be included, as we have done before with our Private Ecological Reserve, and the Blue Flag Program.
Peninsula of Nicoya, Puntarenas. Costa Rica Tel: (506) 2683-0001 Fax: (506) 2683-0003