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Protected Wild Areas and Eco-tourism in Costa Rica

In: Tourism in Latin America

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  • Aurora Hernández

    (Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica)

  • Juan Carlos Picón

    (Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica)

Abstract

This paper considers the difference between the theory and the practice of eco-tourism applied to the Protected Wild Areas in Costa Rica; taking into account how important it is to conserve ecosystems and how ecotourism management can become a source of income. Conservations laws were established early in the twentieth century, and later the Protected Wild Areas became the main touristic attractions of the country. Thus, Costa Rica started being popular as an eco-touristic destination around the world. Nowadays, the practice of Eco-Tourism not always involves conservation in the financial criteria on the use of natural resources as touristic products.

Suggested Citation

  • Aurora Hernández & Juan Carlos Picón, 2015. "Protected Wild Areas and Eco-tourism in Costa Rica," Springer Books, in: Alexandre Panosso Netto & Luiz Gonzaga Godoi Trigo (ed.), Tourism in Latin America, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 127-141, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-319-05735-4_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-05735-4_7
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