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A child planting a native tree seedling during a reforestation day at Diamante

Adventure with purpose

Sustainability at Diamante

Protecting wildlife, cutting our environmental impact and investing in Guanacaste’s communities — every day, not just on Earth Day.

  • 98%Local team
  • CSTElite certification
  • 5Star Blue Flag beach
  • SDGUN Sustainable Development Goals

Our pillars

Three commitments, measured

Sustainability at Diamante is not a marketing line. It is written into how the park is built, staffed and run — and it is audited by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.

01 — Nature & conservation

Protecting nature

Wildlife care and habitat protection for animals that cannot return to the wild, reforestation with native species, responsible water use and a full waste-management programme.

02 — People & community

Supporting our community

Local hiring — 98% of the team lives in Guanacaste — plus local suppliers, school workshops, community clean-ups, cultural activities, senior programmes and environmental education.

03 — Operations

Operating responsibly

Solar panels, energy-saving practices, recycling, eco-marchamos vehicle certification, efficient lighting, water-saving systems and continuous improvement.

In action

Sun, technology and the wild

One of the biggest steps in recent years was installing solar panels, which now supply a significant share of the park’s electricity. It is an investment in renewable energy and a direct cut to our ecological footprint.

The education team takes conservation into local classrooms. Diamante Talks introduces children to wildlife protection and gives them practical ways to help. The Let’s Protect the Ocean workshop covers marine wildlife, plastic pollution, sustainable fishing and the role of technology in conservation.

The sanctuary itself is part of the work: every rescued animal that cannot return to the wild becomes an ambassador, and the breeding programmes support species that need help across Central America.

Solar panels installed on the roof of a Diamante building
Members of the local community at a Diamante education session

Standards

Certifications and recognition

Independent certification is how guests can check a sustainability claim rather than take it on trust.

CST Elite certification

Awarded by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute for excellence in sustainable tourism, environmental responsibility and operational standards.

SICCS certification

Recognises businesses committed to quality, sustainability, continuous improvement and responsible tourism across Central America.

5 Star Blue Flag beach

An ecological programme that recognises high standards in environmental quality, safety, sustainability and environmental education on beaches.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Our actions are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on life on land, decent work, quality education and responsible consumption.

Visit with purpose

What your ticket supports

  • Food and veterinary care for rescued animals that can never return to the wild
  • Reforestation with native species on and around the property
  • Wildlife and ocean workshops in local schools
  • Wages for a team that is 98% local
  • Breeding programmes for threatened species
Community members and staff at a Diamante environmental education session

Your day at Diamante starts here

Book a pass in a couple of minutes, or call (506) 2105 5200 and our reservations team will help you choose. Open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.