Sarapiquí Trip Overview
Coopelesca R.L is an Electrification cooperative that has more than 104,000 associates; Its concession area in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica is 4,770km2, and it has been awarded the Carbon Neutral certification for 7 consecutive years.
The Cooperative generates 90% of the electrical energy that its associates demand from renewable sources; For this, it has five hydroelectric plants (Cubujuquí, Chocosuelas, Aguas Zarcas, Platanar and La Esperanza) and a Solar Park.
By taking this Tour you will know in detail the Electricity Generation process and the importance of using clean sources that do not cause damage to the environment when generating electricity.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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Coopelesca R.L is an Electrification cooperative that has more than 104,000 associates; Its concession area in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica is 4,770km2, and it has been awarded the Carbon Neutral certification for 7 consecutive years.
The Cooperative generates 90% of the electrical energy that its associates demand from renewable sources; For this, it has five hydroelectric plants (Cubujuquí, Chocosuelas, Aguas Zarcas, Platanar and La Esperanza) and a Solar Park.
By taking this Tour you will know in detail the Electricity Generation process and the importance of using clean sources that do not cause damage to the environment when generating electricity.
Itinerary
During the Renewable Energies tour, our clients will be able to know the process for the production of energy step by step. Upon entering the Hydroelectric Plant, the route begins at the water intake, followed by the conduction channel, reservoir, pressure pipe and the powerhouse, where the turbines that move the generators are located. Finally, they will be able to visualize how the water is returned to the river in the same or better conditions than it was taken.
At the end of this tour, you will be able to taste a delicious typical lunch, prepared and served by colleagues from a local cooperative, allied to this project as a source of employment and community development.
As an additional attraction to the tour, the Carbon Tour is offered, which takes place on a path inside the Hydroelectric Plant, where the importance of protecting forest areas is shown. In these trails, an explanation is provided of how Carbon is fixed in the forest and the environmental importance of this process. This activity is complemented by a practical exercise in which you can measure and sample carbon fixation within plots.
