# Natural Hillside Hotels 'Mint Santa Teresa' Blends European Design into Costa Rican Nature By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-santa-teresa References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/894218/mint-santa-teresa-studio-saxe) Costa Rica has established itself as a premier tourism destination thanks to a combination of its astoundingly beautiful landscapes and the country's [environmentally friendly treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai) of those landscapes, and Mint Santa Teresa is a hotel that shows that combination in action. The elegantly designed tourism locale combines the much sought after tenets of [European aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel) with the natural wonder of Costa Rica. It doesn't take much to create a beautiful living environment in Costa Rica, and Mint Santa Teresa does a great job of letting the land speak for itself. The hotel is built along the [slope of a hillside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights), and it incorporates the flora of that hillside into its gardens and patios, ultimately synchronizing nature with human-focused design principles. Image Credit: [Andres Garcia Lachner](http://www.garcialachner.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Tourism:** Opportunity for hotels to integrate natural landscapes and environmentally friendly practices into their designs, appealing to eco-conscious travelers. - **Biophilic Design:** Incorporating elements from the local environment into hotel architecture and interiors, creating a connection with nature and offering unique guest experiences. - **European-inspired Aesthetics:** Combining European design principles with natural landscapes to create a visually appealing hotel experience that stands out from traditional architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** With a focus on sustainability and immersive natural experiences, hotels can attract environmentally conscious travelers seeking unique and memorable stays. - **Architecture & Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate biophilic elements into their projects, creating innovative and harmonious structures that blend with their surroundings. - **Tourism:** Promoting destinations that prioritize sustainable tourism practices and offer visually stunning accommodations can drive visitor interest and support local economies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cost-Saving Hotel Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-town-travel.md) - [Artist-Centric Hotel Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-belmar-costa-rica.md) - [Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde.md) - [Earthy Tonal Coastal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylos-hotel.md) - [Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delek-tulum.md) - [Luxurious Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanika-osa-peninsula.md) - [Brutalist Jungle Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-dessarzin-jungle-sanctuary.md) - [Traditionally Modern Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-resort-tamaindo.md) - [Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos-ericeira.md)