EcoTourism in Costa Rica
Discover the amaing nature, flora,
fauna, geography and wildlife of Costa Rica.
Cloud
Forests of Costa Rica Costa Rica’s
highlands have some of the world’s richest Cloud
Forests. These amazing habitats are home to thousand
of unique species of flora and fauna, some of them
endemic, meaning they only exist in certain areas.
The Cloud Forest is also a unique scenery for hikers,
birdwatchers, sightseeing and biologists. The cool
climate and fresh air makes it a favorite area for
Honeymooners as well. Some of the most amazing Cloud
Forests in Costa Rica are: Monteverde, Savegre Valley,
San Gerardo de Dota, Talamanca and Chirripo and many
areas of the Tilaran Mountain Range and the Guanacaste
Mountain Range.
Tropical
Rainforests of Costa Rica Costa Rica
is famous worldwide for its rich and green amazing
tropical rainforests. Costa Rica tropical jungles
and rainforests are considered to be among the richest
in the world. A large and colorful variety of flora
and fauna inhabits these forests, most of them actually
protected by government law under some sort of protection
status, either National Park, Reserve of other. There
are many trails and tours that allow tourists to discover
the.
Tropical
Dry Forests of Costa Rica The Tropical
Dry Forests of Costa Rica are among the last of this
type of vegetation, climate and habitat in the world.
The Tropical Dry Forests differentiates itself from
the Tropical Rainforests because it is situated in
the North Pacific Coast and the Central Pacific Coast,
The Nicoya Peninsula and other areas, including the
Islands of the Gulf of Nicoya. Large trees, many insects,
mammals and reptiles as well as birds live in the
tropical dry forest.
Mangroves
in Costa Rica and large
mangrove
forests. Mangroves grow in salt water
and fresh water in river mouths long the Pacific Coast
of Costa Rica. Mangroves create a swampy water-land
habitat that serves as home to some very interesting
animals and fish. Among these are the crocodiles,
bull shark, birds, mangrove snakes and many more.
Monkeys
in Costa Rica – Money
Tours and Observation There are four
species of monkeys in Costa Rica, each specie has
a different habitat and range.
Whale
Watching and Whale
and Dolphin Observation Tours This is
most certainly a very important activity. While it
attracts tourists from all over the world, it also
helps to teach and educate people, both young an adults
about the importance of conservation.
Costa
Rica Wildlife Tourists come to Costa
Rica to see animals, wildlife of many different types,
including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians
and insects. The abundance of fauna, combined with
the incredible landscape, conservation efforts and
abundant natural habitats such as rainforests, cloud
forests, paramo, tropical dry forests and mangroves
contribute to create a unique environment ideal for
nature lovers.
Costa
Rica Rivers Costa Rica also has an abundance
of rivers. The Mountain Range called Talamanca, and
also the Central, Tilaran and Guanacaste Volcanic
Mountain Ranges create a dorsal spine from which many
rivers start.
Lakes
and Lagoons of Costa Rica Costa Rica
also has a series of lakes and lagoons, Although not
all are natural ( Actually Arenal Lake and Cachi,
the two largest, are both artificial lakes ) the contribute
to the scenic enhancement and provide a unique series
of activities and sports, such as windsurfing, freshwater
fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boat tours as well
as sightseeing.
National
Parks and Nature
Preserves More than 30 % of Costa Rica`s
surface is under some sort pf protection status.
Costa
Rica Beaches Amazing beaches are situated
on both coasts of the country.
Bird
Watching More than 850 species make Costa
Rica a briding paradise.
Turtle
observation Several species of Turtles
nest and hatch along the coastal areas.
Volcanoes
in Costa Rica Amazing volcanoes are situated
in the mountain ranges
