Sea turtle nest
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)
Our new upcycled oil lamps
In each room, on the terrace or on the balcony, you can find oil lamps, so you can enjoy the mild nights of Guanacaste, before going to sleep.
These lamps are made of a ceramic base and a glass vase. Unfortunately, these glass vases were very fragile and used to shatter very easily, so we started looking for alternatives, which was not an easy task. To find a glass vase that looked nice, was resistant and was available here in Costa Rica was not that obvious.
Until a few weeks ago, when Danilo, one of our staff members, had a great idea: to upcycle used glass bottles - which we had a lot of!
It was a win win win solution; we had ready-available lamps, more resistant then the old ones, they looked good, it’s a solution that supported our sustainability vision and they were even for free!
Old lamp
New lamp
The next step was to figure out how we could cut and prepare the bottles for their new life as a lamp vase. Another one of our staff members, Sergio, came up with a clever solution. He built a small machine, consisting of a round wire that heats up with electricity. The glass bottle is placed within the wire, and continuously rotated, until the heath of the wire produced by the electricity cuts the bottle.
We are always surprised and grateful for the creativity and affection with which our team members at Capitán Suizo look for solutions together. In a very practical, simple and environmentally friendly way.
Now, we can offer our guests our new upcycled oil lamps!
Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
June 7th, 2022
Great outdoor activities in Tamarindo
Tamarindo is one of the most popular and beautiful swimming beaches in Costa Rica. Ideal for surfing (beginner-friendly spots), stand up paddling, swimming, kayaking, boogie-boarding and snorkeling. Due to the fact that Tamarindo Bay has some of the most tranquil currents on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica it is considered one of the safest beaches for enjoying water sports.
WALKING / JOGGING
Walking along Tamarindo beach is beautiful, and during low tide you can also walk south to Langosta Beach.
Directly in front of the hotel, 4 kilometers of beautiful sandy beach invites you to enjoy nice walks or runs.
SWIMMING
With the ocean in front of your doorstep, you are privileged to enjoy the warm waters all year round while observing the pelicans close up and the gentle sway of the boats from far away in one of the most beautiful and safe swimming beaches this country has to offer.
SNORKELING
One of the nicest spots to snorkel in Tamarindo is around the Capitán Island, which you can reach by swimming, kayaking, or with a stand-up paddle board.
Depending on the tides, the weather conditions and your swim/kayak/SUP level, it may take you between 20 – 40 minutes to get to the island from the beach in front of Capitán Suizo.
SURFING & BOOGIE BOARDING
The beach offers opportunities for surfers of all levels to enjoy the great waves that bless this part of the world. Right in front of the hotel is a perfect spot for beginners.
Take your own surfboard or rent one directly at the hotel. And if you prefer boogie boarding, you can find complementary boogie boards at our concierge.
Tamarindo is also an ideal place for learning how to surf. Whether you are new to the sport or not, our experienced surf instructor will guide you through the basics of this fun and exciting sport and before you know it, you will be riding the waves.
KAYAKING & STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING
You can explore the Capitán island, the Tamarindo Bay or the Tamarindo estuary paddling your own kayak or SUP board. In the Tamarindo estuary you can observe wildlife including wading birds, monkeys, crocodiles and the ecosystem of the mangrove forest.
Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
April 28th, 2022
Pack for a Purpose
We are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination.
Pack for a Purpose's mission is to positively impact communities around the world by assisting travelers who want to take meaningful contributions to the destinations they visit.
Pack for a Purpose believes that many people who are fortunate enough to travel wish they could make meaningful contributions to help meet the needs of the places they visit. Such contributions are one way of expressing appreciation for the experiences and hospitality they enjoyed.
According to the initiative it is sometimes difficult to identify the specific needs in places far from home. And that is the goal of Pack for a Purpose: to assist travelers who want to express their appreciation and make valuable donations or contributions by providing a list of destinations and local initiatives of various kinds (education, health, child welfare, animal welfare, socioeconomic development).
Capitán Suizo is a member of Pack for a Purpose and together we support several rural schools in Guanacaste.
Two weeks ago we visited the elementary school in a nearby village called San Francisco and brought many school supplies donated by guests through the initiative. The kids were thrilled!
If you have some space available in your suitcase and take supplies for local schools in need that we support, you will make a priceless impact in the lives of our local children and families.
Compiled by Milena Re
Marketing Assistant – Hotel Capitán Suizo
March 31st, 2022