Boutique Hotel Casa Naranja

Overview

Description

Our hotel is conveniently located in what is known as the new center of Managua. Close to the hotel, our guests will find shops, banks, nightclubs, and restaurants.

Many tourism attractions can be reached within an hour's drive from Managua, such as: the colonial city of Granada; Central Pacific coast beaches of Pochomil, Masachapa, Montelimar, Gran Pacifica, Quizala, Casares, and El Transito, among others; the volcanoes of Mombacho, Masaya, and Momotombo; ancient footprints of the Acahualinca; the lakes of Managua, Apoyo, Tiscapa, Xiloa, and Granada and the islands; canopy tours at El Crucero; the natural reserves of Chocoyero Brujo and Montibelli; the Catarina lookout point; San Juan de Oriente; Masaya and its handicrafts market; Ticuantepe; and Managua's Roberto Huembes Market.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 13

Percentage of local employees: 100%

Hotel Casa Naranja makes a difference by:

Saving energy:

• 95% of our light bulbs are energy-efficient.
• Our air conditioning system is more efficient than traditional models.
• Insulation in the ceilings reduces the heat in the rooms which lowers the cost of electricity from the use of air conditioners.
• Skylights in the hallways reduce the need for lights.

Saving water:

• Some of our toilets are water-efficient.
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• Guests are encouraged to re-use towels and sheets.

Other:
A staff member in the hotel's operations department ensures that the hotel practices are environmentally-friendly by separating the garbage - paper is donated to a recycling center and glass and metal are collected for re-use - and ensuring that oils and soaps are properly disposed of so as not to pollute the waterways.

We protect the natural areas around the hotel and encourage our guests to visit the country's protected areas and reserves.

The hotel owners are reforesting a 50 acre (20 ha.) farm in the San Juan River area with about 100 different species of trees.

Rates

$51 – $75

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.hotelcasanaranja.com/habitaciones.html

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Managua (MGA)

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 10 km

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

May 2009.

Photos courtesy of Boutique Hotel Casa Naranja, Nicaragua, for SustainableTrip.org.