Lapa Rios is named after the Scarlet Macaw, which mate for life. This is why you usually see them flying in pairs. Perhaps this is why lovers and honeymooners have quietly discovered Lapa Rios over the years. Romantic luxury here is about experiencing a destination's natural beauty in surroundings that welcome Costa Rica's authentic beauty and culture with open arms.
Chumbe Island Coral Park, Ltd. (CHICOP) is a pioneering model for utilising sustainable eco-tourism principles to fully finance the management and conservation efforts of a unique island ecosystem. CHICOP operates as a private non-profit company and was established in 1991 for the management and conservation of Chumbe Island’s ecosystem. Chumbe is a small, uninhabited coral island of 22 ha, located 8 miles southwest of Zanzibar town, Tanzania.