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Ecotourism itineraries and travel planning advice
by guidebook author Beatrice Blake
Take the opportunity to see Costa Rica off the beaten path. Travel at your own pace, without the crowds, and get a feel for the different climates and cultures, the wonder of its wildlife, the beauty of the country and its people.
Whatever your dream is, we have the experience to connect you with it. You can be sure that the places we recommend are in keeping with Costa Rica's history of environmental protection and progressive social values. For us, ecotourism means that your vacation helps to conserve rainforests and support local communities.
Just like natural food tastes better and is better for you, community-based ecotourism introduces you to real people and beautiful natural places, leaving you with the satisfaction of real adventures that are good for people and our planet.
Read and see photos from our latest adventures.
Guidebook author Beatrice Blake offers many services that can make your vacation memorable and hassle-free:
CUSTOMIZED ITINERARIES
- Customized itineraries for your family or group
- Expert bilingual, naturalist guide/drivers
- Lodging, car rental and transfer booking services
- Sound travel planning advice for those who want to make their own reservationsC
Check out some of our sample itineraries :
Contact us and we’ll customize a Costa Rica ecotour that fits your interests,
budget and timeframe!
e-mail: beatrice@keytocostarica.com
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Our 495-page guidebook, The New Key to Costa Rica, is in its 19th edition!
It shows you how to:
- Find hotels in all price ranges, from cheap-but-nice to luxurious.
- Find language schools, internships, homestays, and volunteer opportunities.
- Learn how to get around on inexpensive local transportation, or in private buses, taxies, rental cars, or local airlines.
- Find restaurants for every taste and budget.
- Benefit from Costa Rica's excellent dental and health care system while on vacation.
- Relax at spas and yoga retreats
- In addition, it is the most complete guide there is to Community-based ecotourism in Costa Rica.
We've been looking for a clear, detailed, accurate map of Costa Rica
for years and now we've found it!
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The Evolution of Conservation and Ecotourism in Costa Rica
From the introduction to The New Key to Costa Rica, 19th edition:
Because it contains 4% of global biodiversity in its very small territory, Costa Rica has been a Mecca for tropical biologists and ecologists for the last 50 years. These scientists worked with visionary Costa Ricans to establish the famous National Parks Service in the 1970's.
As protected areas were established and research was carried out, biologists observed that most animals migrate from one altitude to another during the year. That led to the creation of more and more parks and protected areas during the 1980s.
The National Park Service began a concerted effort to teach environmental education in the schools. Costa Rica also made a decision to rely on its biodiversity to attract ecotourism, instead of becoming yet another fun-and-sun tropical destination. Word spread, and soon Costa Ricans were seeing that their commitment to the protection of nature was providing jobs and opportunities for advancement.
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