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Mexico’s Eco-Resort Boca de Iquanas Hires Sustainability Manager

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COSTALEGRE, JALISCO, MEXICO—Boca de Iguanas, the newest eco-resort project along Mexico’s pristine Costalegre, has named Lorena Vargas sustainability manager responsible for eco-friendly programs that reflect the project’s commitment to the environment.

Vargas is a recent graduate from the University of Guadalajara with a degree in environmental biotechnology, and has ecological sustainability in her blood. Her father, José Roberto Vargas, set up the first organic production farm in Rancho Petacal, Jalisco 18 years ago. Part of Vargas’ work includes introducing unique touches of nature to the hotel rooms, restaurant, and homes, establishing the on-site composing program, overseeing the cultivation of organic herb gardens, monitoring of the rare mangrove ecosystem that flows through the property, and reintroducing native flora to the area.

“Our goal in bringing on a full-time sustainability expert is to ensure we are always putting ecology first in all aspects of the development,” said Robert M. Oveson, head of Moksa Development, the Mexican corporation responsible for the project. “Even the very word ‘development’ implies destruction of the natural surroundings, which makes us very uncomfortable. At Boca de Iguanas we absolutely believe that ecological stewardship and green living need to be a way of life, not just a handy marketing tool or gimmick. Leading by example is our mantra.”

The recently planted community herb gardens at Boca de Iguanas feature more than 20 types of heirloom seedlings. Six varieties of fragrant basil, thyme, parsley, chives, dill, fennel, lemon balm, and marjoram are some examples of the newest sprouts poking through the rich, humid soil of the gardens at Boca. “Heirloom” are considered unaltered strains of the plants’ genetic lineage dating back 150 years or more, ensuring the purity and potency are at their very best. Other plants which complement the organic model are chrysanthemum and marigold plants, which add color and act as natural insecticides.

“Returning to the basic and original lineage with these heirloom variety herbs shows a real commitment to the organic ideal we’re trying to preserve in Boca de Iguanas,” Vargas says. “Cultivating these plants on-site means we’re honoring true ecological principles and values of sustainability. And people who use the plants for cooking or medicinal purposes will also notice the difference in the richness of the flavors and strength of the healing powers.”

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