Featuring its own established Eco Club with environmental conservation programs, interactive green programming for guests and several innovative sustainability initiatives, Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa, has become a leader in eco-tourism in Mexico.
Developments completed in 2011
In 2011, the eco-resort continued its leadership in the sustainability trend in Mexico when it introduced 99 eco-friendly rooms that reduce carbon emissions by 70% and became the first resort in Mexico to develop, build and utilize a golf cart that functions solely on solar energy. The new eco-rooms at Sandos Caracol contribute to the care and preservation of the environment though distinct functions including:
- Ultra-efficient low energy air conditioning systems
- Solar water heating systems in place of gas water heaters
- Water recycling systems
- Internal LED lighting
- Furniture made of wood from certified forests
Most recently, Sandos Caracol began operating a solar energy-powered golf cart developed and built specifically for the resort to transport guests around the resort. With a total of six solar panels, the solar energy transformed to run the golf cart prevents the emission of 1,686 tons of carbon dioxide per year and is equivalent to having planted 34 trees.
In December 2011, Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa launched the new “Xcalacoco Experience,” a unique program that allows guests to discover the Mayan culture in distinctive natural surroundings. At Sandos Caracol, Xcalacoco is a way of being, living and thinking, and the programming in the Xcalacoco Experience allows guests to live Xcalacoco. Activities include an eco tour and archaeology route on which guests can observe Mayan ruins, witness Mayan ceremonies, visit with a Mayan herbalist, help plant indigenous species significant to the Mayan culture, and participate in natural treatments and ancient rituals at the spa. Through adventures in nature and environmental activities, guests will learn to reconnect with nature, respect the planet and lead sustainable lives.
On Friday April 29, Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, represented by Director Ruben Martinez Sanchez, recieved the Certification “Company Committed to Education“. Awarded at the Union of the CROC by National Institute for Adult Education (INEA), this award recognizes Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa for our on-site adult education efforts. The INEA awards certificates to companies that make significant efforts to ensure that their workplace supports the elimination of the educational achievement gap in Mexico. It’s our goal to see all of our employees advance their educations and realize their career goals.
a full entertainment program. For the time of Easter special workshops and games have been prepared for entertain children.
Drought in the Canary Islands is a very serious problem for farmers. The water tanks are almost empty and the environment is very arid. Some birdwatchers wonder lately where are the birds of the area. Well, the guides of the Environmental Reserve of Sandos San Blas have reported that in recent days have seen an increased presence of birds of different species in the area.
Sandos Hotels in Benidorm, Tenerife and Lanzarote renew their brand. They are wearing new look and new names. In an unprecedented communication campaign, Sandos Hotels denominations applied in accordance with services provided by each accommodation. Sandos Papagayo and Sandos San Blas has new Fan Pages on Facebook.
On March 31st Lanzarote LavaTrail is held, one ultramarathon (84 kilometers) around the whole island from Arrieta to Playa Blanca. This competition also includes a normal marathon (42 kilometers), a half marathon and a 13 km minitrail. The route is through mountains, sand and volcanic terrain.
A delegation of the team that manages Sandos Hotels & Resorts in Spain visited last month the facilities that the chain has in Mexico. The encounter between Spanish and Mexican workers was tapped to share experiences and try to use them to provide better services to their customers.
Sandos Hotels & Resorts arrives to the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2012 presenting its latest products: Xcalacoco Experience, a journey through time and nature in Cancun and Sandos Monaco Hotel & Spa Adults Only, the more sophisticated way of living your holidays in Benidorm.
