Living Lightly in Paradise
When you step off the boat and onto the sand at Playa Los Vivos Beach Experience, one thing stands out right away — the harmony.
The beach is clean, the air smells like salt and trees, and the sound of the waves replaces every thought of traffic or noise. It feels untouched, yet welcoming. That balance is no accident.
Playa Los Vivos was created on a simple idea: that comfort and conservation can exist together. Guests come here to rest and recharge, but they also become part of a larger mission — protecting one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful natural coastlines.
Here, sustainability isn’t just a word on a brochure. It’s woven into daily life, shaping every moment of your stay.
1. Built with Nature, Not Against It
Playa Los Vivos wasn’t built by clearing trees or reshaping the land. Instead, its layout follows the natural contours of the beach and the surrounding forest.
Paths curve around trees. Structures are open-air, allowing natural airflow instead of heavy air conditioning. Materials like wood, bamboo, and stone come from local and renewable sources, giving the property a natural, coastal aesthetic that feels organic, not artificial.
Every design choice respects the land — from low-impact foundations to minimal night lighting that keeps the sky full of stars.
Guests often say they feel the difference immediately: the way the breeze cools the rooms, how the light filters softly through palm roofs, how silence comes naturally.
2. Powered by the Elements
The beach’s remote setting inspired a sustainable approach to energy.
Playa Los Vivos operates using a mix of solar power and energy-efficient systems designed to minimize waste and carbon footprint.
Solar panels provided and installed by Earthwise Thinking capture the strength of the Costa Rican sun — the same light that brightens every morning yoga session and glimmers off the tide. This collaboration ensures high-quality, reliable energy production using cutting-edge technology built for coastal environments.
By drawing power directly from the elements, Los Vivos stays comfortable and functional without relying on large, polluting generators.
Guests often don’t notice the technology — and that’s the point. Sustainability here feels effortless, not engineered.
3. Protecting the Ocean That Sustains It
The heart of Playa Los Vivos is the ocean. Every decision made on land is designed to protect what happens just beyond the sand.
Reef-Safe Practices
Guests are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen to prevent harmful chemicals from entering the water. Cleaning products and detergents on-site are biodegradable, ensuring that runoff remains gentle on the marine ecosystem.
Waste Reduction
Plastic use is kept to an absolute minimum. Guests drink from glass or metal bottles, straws are biodegradable, and recycling bins are visible throughout the property.
Community Cleanups
Los Vivos staff regularly partner with local volunteers for beach cleanups and marine education projects, ensuring that every visitor leaves the shoreline better than they found it.
When you stay here, you become part of that effort — not through obligation, but through the simple act of being mindful.
4. Locally Sourced, Naturally Delicious
At the heart of the sustainability mission is food — and at Playa Los Vivos, every meal tells a local story.
The kitchen sources ingredients from nearby farmers and fishermen, supporting small family businesses while cutting down transportation emissions.
Fish is caught fresh from nearby waters. Fruits, vegetables, and herbs come from local gardens and organic suppliers whenever possible.
Meals are prepared and inspired by Honey — Playa Los Vivos’ founder and a local legend known for her warm hospitality and passion for holistic flavors. Honey’s garden freshness, growing the best ingredients f to serve dishes that feel both homemade and world-class.
Meals are served open-air, free of plastic packaging, and full of natural flavor — proof that sustainability can taste amazing.
Even the drinks reflect the same philosophy: tropical juices, local coffee, and cocktails crafted with Costa Rican rum and fresh fruit.
When you eat at Los Vivos, you’re nourishing both your body and the community that brings this paradise to life.
5. Gentle Water Use and Natural Systems
Water is precious in coastal communities, especially during the dry season.
Playa Los Vivos uses low-flow fixtures and rainwater collection systems to minimize waste. By staying here, guests experience a self-sustaining cycle where every drop is respected. It’s an invisible system — quiet, efficient, and essential to preserving this paradise for future generations.
6. A Community-First Approach
Sustainability at Los Vivos goes beyond the environment — it’s about people, too.
The staff are local residents who bring deep knowledge of the region’s traditions, ecology, and hospitality. The management prioritizes fair employment, community training, and partnerships with local businesses, ensuring that every guest’s stay contributes directly to the well-being of the area.
When you book a stay here, your money doesn’t disappear into a corporate chain — it circulates within the local economy, supporting families who have lived on this coastline for generations.
7. A Digital Detox by Design
In a world that moves too fast, Los Vivos invites guests to slow down and reconnect — with themselves, with others, and with the natural world.
There’s Wi-Fi if you need it, but most guests soon forget to use it. The sound of the tide replaces the constant ping of notifications. Days revolve around nature’s schedule, not the clock.
This isn’t an escape from reality — it’s a return to it. Staying here reminds you how peaceful life can be when you live in tune with the planet.
8. How Guests Become Part of the Mission
One of the most beautiful things about Playa Los Vivos is that every guest becomes part of its sustainability story — just by staying.
- You help support solar energy and local food systems.
- You reduce waste by drinking from reusable bottles and avoiding plastics.
- You preserve wildlife by staying in a car-free, eco-friendly environment.
- You sustain local jobs and traditions by choosing a locally owned destination.
In other words, you don’t have to “do” anything extra — your choice to stay already makes a difference.
9. The Reward: Nature That Feels Alive
The result of all these efforts is a place that feels vibrant and real.
The water stays clear, the air stays fresh, and wildlife thrives right next to where you sleep and dine.
Animals swing through nearby trees, birds call from the treerops, and at night, you can still see the Milky Way spread across the sky — something rare in much of the modern world.
This is what sustainability achieves: not sacrifice, but lasting beauty.
10. Stay Where Paradise Is Protected
Choosing where to stay in Costa Rica matters. Every traveler leaves an impact — positive or negative. Playa Los Vivos Beach Experience makes it easy to ensure yours is positive.
Here, sustainability isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention. Every sunrise, every fresh meal, every starry night exists because of a conscious choice to protect what’s sacred.
When you stay here, you’re not just visiting paradise — you’re helping preserve it.
So come, rest, and reconnect — knowing that your presence contributes to the balance of this extraordinary place. Because at Playa Los Vivos, protecting nature isn’t the goal; it’s the way of life.
