Costa Rica

Unlike the rest of the world, the rainforest in Costa Rica is growing.  In part due to the commitment the government has made to conserve, convince, reward and engage the population. The rainforest is more than a legacy, it’s a commodity and a way of life for many who rely on the country’s booming ecotourism sector.  A farmer might not make a sustainable living off his crops but coupled with ecotourism tours and working with biologists and ecologists around the world, his work becomes more valuable.

Celebrating a rich biodiversity, Costa Rica is home to 5 percent of the world’s known species, that’s about 500,000. Boasting that over 25 percent of the land is in a natural state and under the protection of national parks, the country’s diverse landscape of cloud forests and beaches will remain intact. Tourists come to explore the jungles, hike the volcanoes, rappel the waterfalls, soak in the hot springs and snorkel the reefs. Hosting plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing, tours for birding, animal spotting and botanical exploration are on the rise.  The country is home to howler monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, brightly colored frogs and leatherback turtles. Known as a world leader in sustainability and ecotourism, Costa Rica sets the bar for the rest of the world.