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Being environmentally aware means carefully considering how and with which companies we spend our money. This has lead many people to adopt the practices of green travel when going on trips. Eco resorts are an important part of this movement as they take care to protect the environment and local cultures in a number of ways. There are some great examples of these resorts in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico, including the Hacienda Tres Rios.

One of these areas is Cancun in Mexico where large resorts line the coast. The local eco system contains some wonderful wildlife and delicate forests and local people fear that much of this is damaged. Despite this it is still possible to have a green holiday in the Cancun area and know that you are not damaging the local environment.

There are many things a resort should be doing to qualify as green. The main ones include; recycling, using resources intelligently, disposing of waste carefully and using local products. Many also aim to employ only local people so that the money raised is used locally.

Good eco resorts are also getting involved with conservation projects to take care of the local flora and fauna. Many work with cultural organizations to take care of important historical and archaeological sites. They may also work with rural or poor communities to improve living standards and create sustainable incomes for the people who live there.

Green travel does not mean that you have to compromise on standards. There are plenty of luxury eco resorts such as Hacienda Tres Rios. It was built using the latest technologies so that although it has a high standard of environmental responsibility it is also luxurious. It has won both awards for being the greenest hotel in Central America and also the leading all-inclusive resort.

Eco travel does not have to mean rough travel. There are plenty of green resorts which are also luxurious.

For more information and queries about Hacienda Tres Rios please visit the Hacienda Tres Rios team at www.haciendatresrios.com