The article mentions Costa Rica is worth visiting “to reap some of the bountiful rewards of eco-tourism, including a deeper respect for the environment and ideas for greener lifestyle choices.” ...

Costa Rica, known for its lush rainforests, rich biodiversity, and incredible beaches, is also celebrated as the safest ...

Here are 37 interesting facts about Costa Rica you might not know 37 Interesting Facts About Costa Rica Before you set off on your dream Costa Rican vacation, you might want to learn a little more ...

Since many in the wild kingdom are early risers and I was in Costa Rica to explore the Central American country's flora and fauna and its ecotourism efforts, I grudgingly welcomed a 5 a.m. wake-up ...

Thousands of plant and animal species are protected in 137 zones, covering 25% of the country. Costa Rica has at least 33 national parks and reserves. But only 56% of those lands belong to the state.

Fueled by a rapidly expanding eco-tourism industry, Costa Rica boasts an infrastructure that few countries in the region can claim. The Central American country, which claims 6.5% of the world’s ...

So to keep eco-tourism as our main market, we have 25 percent of our country protected. We have 4.5 percent of all the bio-diversity in the world are present in Costa Rica.

In addition to protecting more than 2,000 forest species, programs like FONAFIFO have fortified Costa Rica’s reputation as an ecotourism destination. According to a study commissions by the Tourism ...

Australia and Costa Rica are good examples for the multi-billion dollar world ecotourism business, which is growing at about 30 percent a year and in need of tight quality controls, experts said ...

Discovery Communications Inc. is licensing its name for a $1 billion eco-tourism park in Costa Rica as the media company seeks new revenue from fans of its cable networks, which include Discovery ...