The Condé Nast Traveller’s 2010 Hot List of the newest and most innovative hotels worldwide shines the spotlight on 134 properties spread across a 55 countries, picked for their blend of style, service, technology, and transporting aura.
The article notes that “if Costa Rica was a pioneer in ecotourism, Monte Azul may just redefine it”, noting how it sets new standards for sustainability and style in Chirripó National Park’s remote jungle community. The editors were impressed by the way Monte Azul either sources its produce locally, from food to uniforms, or makes and grows it themselves, as is the case with amenities such as soap or coffee. Drawing attention to the Artist in Residence programme, Condé Nast notes how the hotel doubles as a gallery and goes on to marvel at Monte Azul’s breathtaking surroundings.
