Sustaining Ecosystems: Ecotourism in Costa Rica

Question 1

ecotourism

Answer 1

• introduces strictly controlled numbers of people to the natural world
• ecotourist activities have minimal impact on environment e.g walking, hiking, bird watching & river kayaking

Question 2

ecotourism in Costa Rica

Answer 2

• vital part of economy - long-term income & jobs to local people
• positive motivation to protect rainforest, trees & biodiversity