Costa Rica is one of the most diverse areas on the planet. Habitats range from rainforests and beaches to mangrove swamps and volcanoes. It is also packed with a variety of wildlife such as the jaguar and tapir, which is protected by the national conservation system which is widely regarded as a model for its kind. It has become one of the worlds prime ecotourism destinations.
Bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica is a well known ecotourism destination.
Eco-tourism is growing in economic importance. Visitors are attracted by the tropical forests with abundant flora and fauna, including 1,000 species of orchid and 850 species of birds such as macaws and toucans. The Costa Rica coast with swamps and sandy beaches is also a big draw.
Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals. Costa Rica has no military or navy, but an abundance of wildlife; it has been said that the soldiers are the leaf cutter ants, the pilots are the macaws and the navy ships are the whales. Over 40% of Costa Rica is composed of protected forests and reserves.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve hosts 2,000 plant species including numerous orchids. Over 400 types of bird can be found here, as well as over 100 species of mammal.
Tortuguero National Park is home to the Spider, Howler and White Faced monkeys, the Three-toed sloth, 320 species of birds (including eight species of parrots), and a variety of reptiles.
Find an eco tour in Costa Rica. A list of eco tour operators, travel agents and accommodation providers either based in or that can organise trips to Costa Rica. Each listing includes a full page description so click for more information.
- Find an eco tour in Costa Rica. A list of eco tour operators, travel agents and accommodation providers either based in or that can organise trips to Costa
- Costa Rica Tours are pioneers in organizing tours throughout Costa Rica offering customized expeditions from 3 to 14 days including: national parks
- Costa Rica vacations and ecotourism with Greenway Nature Tours, tour operator specialized in vacations, ecotourism and adventure tours in Costa Rica
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