It's truly remarkable how much this small Central American country packs in, from shimmering beaches to live volcanoes to mysterious cloud forests. Despite pockets of overdevelopment, it's still an eco-tourism wonder. As they say in CR, "pura vida!"
12 Terrific Eco/Adventure Experiences in Costa Rica
Matthew Paulsen Beginning in the 1990s, this small Central American country essentially pioneered the ecotourism boom that has spread across the globe. Besides its vaunted Pacific and Caribbean beaches, packed into just 19,730 square miles - a good bit smaller than West Virginia and a bit over twice the size of Wales - Costa Rica boasts 29 national parks, 19 wildlife refuges, eight biological reserves, and an additional slew of protected areas. And here are a dozen of its most prized eco…
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Nature Air, the domestic carbon neutral airline received best over all in the airline category, while Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality took all the categories for small hotel chains, and Pacuare Lodge was recognized in the boutique hotel category.
Read more here: http://www.natureair.com/conde-nast-traveler.aspx
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