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Costa Rica’s eco-tourism

Costa Rica is a popular holiday destination with a reputation for eco-tourism. This article looks at the extent to which this approach to tourism can contribute to sustainable development and it provides an excellent case study for GCSE

Tourists watch a white-faced capuchin in Manuel Antonio National Park

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Costa Rica is an increasingly popular tourist destination, receiving over 2.5 million tourists a year, mainly from the USA and Canada but also from Europe.People are attracted by the stunning coastlines, extensive tropical rainforest, diverse wildlife, active volcanoes and thermal springs, and warm, sunny weather. With these natural advantages, no wonder people want to visit.

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