Ecotourism in Costa Rica

What is Ecotourism?

According to The International Ecotourism Society or TIES, ecotourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."

Costa Rican and other tour guides and companies should adhere to these general ecotourism guidelines:

Minimize impact – Keep tour groups small to minimize adverse impacts to the environments and areas visited.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect by providing
information and education to guests of the local cultures, habitats and wildlife.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation by contributing to the
parks or the areas visited and using local transportation and locally owned food and lodging establishments.
Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people by providing employment to locals as guides and assistants.
Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate by cooperating with conservational organizations, private initiatives, and researchers to help protect nature and wildlife.
Support and sponsor international human rights and labor agreements along with small and local environmental projects.

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"It is almost axiomatic that the worst trains take you through magical places."
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Ecotourism in Costa Rica

What is Ecotourism?

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