Sustainability
At Hotel Árbol de Fuego we have been pioneers in sustainability in El Salvador and the region for over 25 years.
Our concept is to create a green, tropical oasis in the city, with lush gardens and a peaceful atmosphere where sustainability is part of everyday operations and urban biodiversity is protected.
We are also a hotel school, where people receive training in sustainable hospitality. By staying with us, our guests help support education, create opportunities for people, protect the environment, and promote responsible tourism in the country.
Sustainable Eco Programs
We collaborate with the community and the Antiguo Cuscatlán Verde Committee to protect the local environment.
Hotel School
As part of our community support, the hotel offers free sustainability talks to children and young people in El Salvador.
Sustainable Eco-Friendly Products
Gifts and souvenirs made from natural or recycled materials by women artisans from El Salvador.
Eco-Friendly Garden of the Eco-Hotel
Our garden has been organic since 2009 and is irrigated with mineral-rich recycled water. It is one of our guests' favorite spaces, a tranquil setting filled with peace, tropical plants, and birds that invite relaxation and connection with nature.
Our Ecological Initiatives
Use of renewable energy
Renewable energy with solar panels
In 2019, we installed solar panels at the hotel to generate clean energy and reduce our electricity consumption. Under optimal conditions, the solar system produces approximately 16,080 kWh per year, representing significant savings in conventional energy. Thanks to this renewable energy initiative, we have avoided the emission of 11.09 tons of CO₂, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability and caring for the environment.
Solar water heaters
Since 2009, we have been using solar heaters to produce hot water for the hotel, which is used in the showers, laundry, and kitchen. We previously reduced water consumption in showers and washing machines, which allowed us to install a more efficient solar system that is smaller and has less impact on roof space, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.
Solar clothes dryer
We harness the sun's energy using a solar clothes dryer, whose semi-transparent roof captures solar radiation and transforms it into thermal energy. This system allows clothes to be dried even in rainy weather, eliminating the use of electric dryers. In addition, its construction incorporates natural materials using green building techniques, reducing environmental impact and reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.
Energy efficiency
We implemented an energy efficiency plan to reduce electricity consumption before using renewable energies. Measures such as efficient light bulbs and inverter air conditioners allow for energy savings of up to 50%.
Sustainable water use
A new era in water recycling with Hydraloop
We are embarking on a new phase of water recycling thanks to the installation of Hydraloop, a smart machine for reusing water, donated by the Netherlands and managed by B100arquitectos.
The system, installed in the washing machine, allows up to 70% of the water used to be recovered and consumes a minimal amount of energy, similar to that of a cell phone charger. The installation was carried out by Proconsulta Construcción (Costa Rica) and Hidroman (El Salvador).
This initiative allows us to reduce our environmental impact and strengthen our commitment to sustainability.
Green roof
Natural insulation system using plants that absorb solar heat and bring coolness to rooms, as well as reducing noise, purifying the air, and attracting birds and butterflies. This installation helps reduce heat islands and improves energy efficiency, reducing the use of air conditioning. It is a unique project developed by Don Bosco University together with specialists and winner of the 2014 El Salvador National Energy Award.
Biofilter for wastewater
We have implemented a natural filtration system using stones and plant roots to treat grey water from the hotel laundry. The water is channeled into a bio-planter with stones and heliconia plants, whose roots contribute to the purification process. The filtered water is reused to irrigate gardens and plants, reducing drinking water consumption and strengthening our sustainability.
Water savings
In addition to treating the hotel's gray water, we have a comprehensive water-saving system in place. Showers with flow reducers and low-consumption showerheads optimize water use. We encourage our guests to reuse towels, implement an efficient bed linen change plan, and use water-saving laundry and dishwashing equipment, significantly reducing water consumption.
Sustainability in various activities
Waste Management and Eco-Friendly Products
Since 2009, we have eliminated plastic bottles in guest rooms, avoiding the use of more than 5,000 water bottles per year, and we use soap and shampoo dispensers. In addition, we separate waste and deliver it to the Recicla 503 program for recycling. Sulfate-free cleaning and laundry products reduce environmental impact and reinforce our commitment to sustainability.
Composting
We implement composting to produce organic fertilizer for our gardens. Plant waste is deposited in ventilated compartments with earthen floors and roofs to control humidity. After two months, the material is transformed into organic fertilizer, which returns to the garden and closes the natural cycle of sustainability.
Thermal insulation
To maintain a cooler indoor temperature, the hotel has double insulated windows that reduce air conditioning loss and minimize outside noise.
In addition, walls and ceilings were treated with bioclimatic techniques developed in collaboration with Don Bosco University, achieving greater thermal comfort and a pleasant rest for our guests.
Eco Adventures: educational video game
In 2015, Carolina Baiza, co-owner of the hotel, along with Rosa Meléndez and Francisco Soriano, won an international competition on sustainability sponsored by the German government and Alexander von Humboldt University in Berlin.
The project gave rise to Eco Aventuras, an educational video game created for at-risk children in El Salvador and distributed free of charge to public institutions and schools.
To obtain the PC version, please contact us.
Transforming waste into results:
Impact of sustainable recycling 2022-2024
2022
We recycled a total of 215.53 kg of recyclable materials.
2023
We increased our recycling capacity and managed to recycle 228.66 kg of waste.
2024
Despite new challenges, we managed to recycle 154.53 kg of recyclable materials.
2025
We strengthened our environmental commitment and recycled 251.61 kg of recyclable materials.
We are committed to caring for the environment and sustainability, and we proudly share the results of our recycling efforts over the past years.
Between 2022 and 2025, we recycled 850.33 kg of materials, thanks to the commitment of our community.
By staying with us, you are supporting this important mission!