Costa Rica is the world's Poster Child when it comes to ecotourism. Although relatively small inland surface, less than 1% of the entire planet, and over 5% of global biodiversity can be found here. Remarkably, a quarter of its area is made up of protected land with dozens of National Parks, Public and Private Wildlife Refuges, and Reserves. There are more than 500,000 animal and plant species in Costa Rica making the nation one of the 20 most biodiverse countries in the world. Visiting Costa Rica is all about enjoying the outdoors hiking, bird watching, wildlife, photography, flora, fauna, cloud forests, coastal areas, dry forests, volcanoes, national parks, and private reserves. If you₂re looking for adrenaline-laced activities there₂s also ziplining, white water rafting, mountain biking, mountain climbing, parasailing, and water skiing, just to name a few of the many environmentally friendly activities you can enjoy. Bottom line⁵You can have a fantastic time in Costa Rica with socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability.
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