*** Note: Updated July 2018. This post was originally published in March 2016 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Supporting local economies is one of the goals of sustainable travel. However, since 1980 -1990 Costa Rica has been adopting a model of development called rural tourism. Sustainability is a trend—a good trend—that […]
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The nationals parks in Costa Rica conserve the best of the nation’s natural and cultural heritage. According to the National Parks Guide, we have in our forest: 221 mammals, 830 bird species, 150 amphibians, 215 reptiles and 1080 salt and freshwater fishes. Around 366,000 arthropods also 10,000 species of vascular plants identified. (National Parks Guide, 2002)
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Is “ecotourism” or “sustainable tourism” just another buzzword?? Does every destination in Costa Rica do ecotourism? In 2017, the World Tourism Board (UNWTO) celebrated the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development” #IY2017. Also, the international campaign “Travel, Enjoy and Respect” promoted actions that should be taken by travelers around the globe. The UNWTO did this
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*** Note: Updated May 2018. This post was originally published in February 2015 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Have you ever been close to a crocodile, caiman or any big reptile?! Well, if you are a biologist, crazy wildlife filmmaker or live next to a river with a bunch of them,
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Facts about Barva Volcano¹ Area: 51000 ha .Around 126023.74 acres. This is the total extension of the National Park Braulio Carrillo) Altitude: 2906 meters ( Around 9534 Feet Above Sea Level) Type of ecosystem: Rainforest, Wet forest, and cloud forest Dry season: January until April Conservation Category: National Park Wildlife: Birds, amphibians like the endemic toad Bufo
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This. Waterfall. is. light blue We have visited the Rio Celeste waterfall several times. One time we went there with no luck to see the stunning color. But this time was one of the nicest because of the time of the year (February). The color that you can see is like the pictures. LIGHT BLUE
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*** Note: Updated April 2018. This post was originally published in October 2015 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It was Easter week, some days off to explore but also we know is the busiest time to travel around Costa Rica. We decided to do one-day trips from San Ramon our hometown.
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After you travel to someplace … Have you ever felt it was a dream? Did I really go there? Well, to me, Corcovado National Park feels like that sort of memory. I’m still processing that we’ve been there. Especially because you get to this stage of consciousness after immersing yourself in such a natural and
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If you’re not informed about the prices in Costa Rica, you could be in for a surprise upon arrival. We don’t want you showing up unprepared and having to cancel plans because you’re worried about breaking the bank! Costa Rica is an amazing, friendly tourist destination, but it’s also one of the most expensive countries
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When you hear the word “jungle,” what goes through your head? For me, Corcovado “jungle” sounds like: rivers with bull sharks, pumas, hot humidity, mosquitos, snakes, and awesome wildlife. It sounds like the most amazing place to understand and connect with nature. Corcovado National Park was on my list for a long time. After listening
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