You may have heard at some point the term "ecotourism" but you are not sure what it refers to? Ecotourism is known as an alternative of tourism that respects nature and is based on sustainable development, this type of tourism not only offers you an excellent natural experience but also a cultural one.
Thanks to the efforts to preserve the great natural wealth of our country, it is a reference when it comes to ecological tourism. What activities and in which areas can you do this type of tourism? Here is a list of activities and their respective places for you to enjoy this pleasant experience:
Birdwatching
The country has a great variety of bird species, some ideal places for this activity are: Carara National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, La Selva Biological Station, Tortuguero National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Frog Observation
There are many species of frogs that, with the experience of a guide, we can observe in different places of the country, some of them are: Tortuguero National Park, Carara National Park,Corcovado National Park, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, among others.
Whale Watching
One of the most popular activities is whale watching, although whales can be seen from the Central Pacific to the Osa Peninsula, the best places for this activity are undoubtedly the Marino Ballena National Park and Drake Bay.
Turtle Observation
Sea turtle nesting is one of the favorite activities for ecotourism lovers. Tortuguero National Park, Ballena Marine National Park, Ostional Wildlife Refuge are the places where you can enjoy this wonderful activity.
Observationof Monkeys
In the country you can find 4 species of monkeys and fortunately, there are many places where you can observe them such as: Corcovado National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Cloud Forest Reserve in Monteverde, Carara National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Cahuita National Park, among others.
Reserve a vehicle with Alamo and set yourself the task of discovering wonderful places where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and a wide variety of activities for all tastes.
