Costa Rica is a great country for vacation, learning, and practice the ecotourism experience.
The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as:
“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.”
Tourism is one of the most important economic activities in Costa Rica but the concern about nature and today´s environmental situation has turned the view of the simple touristic destiny.
Costa Rica is the birthplace of the ecotourism experience, and Ticos have made a real effort trying to strengthen this activity through the years.
So that´s why in Costa Rica the ecotourism experience has achieved the highest level of success and the results have been encouraging.
That’s why we take pride in the fact that every day thousands of visitors can live the ecotourism experience and enjoy the unbelievable diversity of flora, fauna, and landscapes of this natural paradise thanks to the responsible tourism programs the country has developed.
This Central American nation of 4 million inhabitants has received significant global recognition in the area of biodiversity and sustainable tourism.
But you might think: “OK I got it… Costa Rica cares about tourism and nature, so do I get any benefit from the ecotourism experience in Costa Rica?”
1. You grow as a human being
Our main goal with the ecotourism experience is always growing, as a person, in our job or career, our family and our relationships, but never let apart to be a human…
These principles enrich the Ecotourism experience:
- Real respect to local communities, you can learn from their traditions and their way of living, live the Pura Vida, and support their economy by shopping in local businesses rather than on global corporations.
- You´ll learn to protect and conserve with the ecotourism experience: where ever you go and whatever you do take care of everything around, clean up before leaving, don´t cut plants, and be careful with animals.
- You raise awareness on important things, people often would like to do the right thing but simply don’t know: tell them.
2. You´ll find a huge variety of Biodiversity in Costa Rica
Even when Costa Rica is a very small country, it is the best destination to experience ecotourism because it has the top concentration of plant and animal species on Earth.
Costa Rica embraces 5% of the entire biodiversity around the planet.
It also is an interoceanic and intercontinental destiny.
Then, species from North and South America migrated here and many animals continue to pass through the country every year.
Ecotourism in Costa Rica is the best idea, here you´ll find life zones, 1,200 orchid species, more than 237 mammal species, 1,260 tree species, 850 bird species, and 361 reptile and amphibian species.
This incredible biodiversity plays an important role in the country’s commitment to conservation
3. Expand your personal horizons
You can expand your personal horizons, traveling and eco-traveling allow you to learn and expand your cultural knowledge.
You learn about local plants and animals, coming closer to nature, opening up to new ideas, uncovering off-the-beaten-path places, and becoming healthier as you get more active.
Data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) show that half of all international visitors participate in some form of ecotourism.
4. You´ll get amazed with all the Costa Rican Biodiversity
Even when Costa Rica is a very small country, it is the best eco-destination because it has the top concentration of plant and animal species on Earth.
Costa Rica embraces 5% of the entire biodiversity around the planet.
It also is an interoceanic and intercontinental destiny.
Then, species from North and South America migrated here and many animals continue to pass through the country every year.
Ecotourism in Costa Rica is the best idea, here you´ll find life zones, 1,200 orchid species, more than 237 mammal species, 1,260 tree species, 850 bird species, and 361 reptile and amphibian species.
This incredible biodiversity plays an important role in the country’s commitment to conservation.
5. You get more if you practice the Ecotourism Experience at Perfect Sunset School
As you can see there are a lot of benefits you get from the ecotourism experience.
When tourists visit areas of stunning natural beauty, and they see their native species of flora and fauna, they increase their awareness of the importance of conserving resources.
They also understand how important is to cause minimum impact on the ecosystems.
They’re encouraged to live more sustainably at home, increasing their understanding of and sensitivity toward other cultures, a real ecotourism experience.
At Perfect Sunset School located in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa, Puntarenas Costa Rica; we love Costa Rica and we are sure about the amazing eco-destination it is.
Come and live the ecotourism experience in Costa Rica, you´ll never forget it!
See ya around!
The Perfect Sunset School was founded by Gustavo Merlino in Playa Hermosa from Santa Teresa Beach,Puntarenas, who created the school to share his two strongest passion, surfing and Latin culture.
