Costa Rica Offers the Perfect Ecotourism Destination

Recognized worldwide for its dedicated preservation of its native environment, Costa Rica has also developed a strong ecotourism industry. Costa Rica is actually one of the few countries to meet all of the five requirements established by the United Nations to attain environmental sustainability. Due to Costa Rica's strong environmental dedication, Costa Rica provides unrivaled opportunity to experience the beautiful Central American rainforests.

Along the Osa Peninsula is the spectacular Corcovado National Park. As there are no roads that actually lead to this park, it is the most secluded park in the country. If you are planning to visit Corcovado, you will need to access it by horse or foot. Here, you will find a wide array of plant and animal species. In fact, there are more than 700 species of animals. With forests to hike, beaches to stroll along and cliffs to scale, Corcovado offers ample opportunities for spotting the many animals that make their home here. If you are considering spending more than a day in Corcovado, there are both cabins and campgrounds available.
Monteverde's Cultural and Ecotourism Opportunities
Monteverde, located north of San Jose, also offers a unique ecotourism experience. This area is so diverse that the University of Georgia has established a campus here specifically for the purpose of focusing on the ecosystem, life, and culture of Costa Rica. Even if you are not a student, the university makes their campus and resources available to visitors. Among the activities offered by the university are bird watching, guided natural history hikes and night hikes, Latin Dance classes, Botanical and Medicinal Plant tours, and lectures on Costa Rican research, ecotourism and history. All of these activities are included in the hotel's daily rate. Other activities available in the area include horseback riding, zip lining, cooking with a local family, and touring a coffee farm. Each of these activities offer numerous ways in which to learn more about the culture while engaging in the local community and learning more about Costa Rica's conservation movement.