Costa Rica: The Accidental Green Tourist

General problems / problems Costa Rica is considered one of the most lush countries in the world. When it became McDonald 's largest beef producer in the 1970' s, it became a fair share of environmental problems. As cattle grazing increased, extreme deforestation occurred in this country. Since that time, Costa Rica managed to solve deforestation through forest protection, nature reserves and the efforts of national parks. It uses ecotourism as a tool and has proved to be the biggest helper in reversing environmental deterioration.

Costa Rica is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the world for its biodiversity. Costa Rica is the densest species in the world, and about 25% of the country is protected by protected areas and national park systems. Costa Rica says everywhere around the world the species of flora and fauna reaches 6%. There are many tropical flora and fauna species in Costa Rica. Among the more impressive plants is a huge eucalyptus, an alien plant from limbs, and about 1,500 different runs. These animals are equally impressive, from Jaguar (the newest cat in the new world), elusive Marghee, or a wonderful bird like Green and Scarlet Macaw (Spanish Costa Rican La Paz). Amphibians are also very impressive; the toxic dart frog's bright color will certainly attract your attention, or a huge cane toad

As a pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica has attracted many visitors to its vast national parks and other protected areas. In the travel and tourism competitiveness index of 2011, Costa Rica was ranked 44th in the world in 2011 and the second in Latin America countries. As of the 2017 report, the country reached 38th place slightly lower than Panama. Ethical travelers group 2017 In the world's top ten ethical destinations, 10 countries include Costa Rica. Among the winners, the country has won the highest through environmental protection.