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Condo Hotel Xalteva, una experiencia insuperable
CONDO HOTEL XALTEVA AWARDED TRIPADVISOR GREENLEADERS STATUS
GRANADA, NICARAGUA– 18 MAY 2017 – CONDO/HOTEL XALTEVA proudly announces its inclusion as a Gold level GreenLeader into the TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers around the world plan greener trips by highlighting hotels and B&Bs engaging in environmentally-friendly practices.
TripAdvisor GreenLeaders properties have met a set of environmental standards developed for TripAdvisor by a leading environmental consulting firm, with input from expert partners. The more green practices a hotel has in place, the higher its GreenLeader level, which is shown on the property’s listing on the TripAdvisor site.
- Jay Snyder, founder and president of Condo/Hotel Xalteva states, “Since inception we have worked to achieve a greater sustainability and are committed increasing standards in every facet of the business”.
Travelers can now search for accommodations that have TripAdvisor GreenLeaders status on the TripAdvisor site, and view a detailed list of environmentally-friendly practices that they can expect at each location.
“The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program recognizes the properties around the world that are committed to environmental sustainability,” said Ryan Dillon, manager of responsible travel at TripAdvisor. “We applaud these businesses, from the smallest B&B to the largest hotel chain, for helping to make eco-friendly trips possible for our community of millions of travelers.”
The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program was developed in consultation with the United Nations Environment Programme, the U.S. Green Building Council, and ENERGY STAR®, among other leading environmental organizations. For more information, please visit www.tripadvisor.com/GreenLeaders and www.hotelxalteva.com
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Hiking and the Outdoors
By Michelle H. Lombardo
Being in nature is good for your body, mind and soul. Surrounding Granada there are many beautiful and lush settings that allow you to immerse yourself and connect with the land.
There are some exceptional places around the Granada area that are amazing to visit. There are 2 volcanos close by: the first being Volcan Mombacho, a dormant volcano, and besides being a great place to hike, here you can take a coffee plantation tour or have a zip line experience! On the other hand we have Volcan Masaya, which is an active volcano with lava chambers. The Volcan Masaya is a must at night to see the flowing lava.
If going to a crater lake lagoon is more your style, you can take a trip to La Laguna de Apoyo for some swimming, kayaking, and rest and relaxation under the sun. This is a natural lake that was formed in the crater of the Apoyo Volcano. The warm waters and peaceful setting will relax and refresh your mind.
If you have time and especially if it is green season, you should visit Chocoyero/El Brujo Nature preserve in Ticuantepe which is not too far away and can be combined with a trip to the Masaya Market to view all the work by the local artists and craftsmen from different parts of Nicaragua.
Another wonderful place to visit is Ometepe, an island in Lake Nicaragua that was formed from 2 volcanos rising out of the lake. Here, you can hike up Volcan Concepcion or Volcan Maderas, relax at the beach, and walk around the ecological reserve, Charco Verde that is home to an abundance of wildlife.
For those of you that are more adventurous, Cerro Negro in the Leon area is not only great for hiking, but it is as well a place where you can go sand or volcano boarding!
These places are all easily accessible for both long and short term visits while you enjoy your stay with us. Condo Hotel Xalteva would be more than happy to help you plan your perfect hike or trips to these destinations and recommend hikes and other places to visit for your next destination as we want you to see and enjoy all the natural beauty that Nicaragua has to offer.