-------
Pan American experiences

• Deep encounters
• Culture & cuisine
• Adventures in nature
-------




The image reflects what the world can learn from Costa Rica: sustainable tourism as a national policy. Image generated with Chat Gpt/AI.




Costa Rica

COSTA RICA ------------------------------------------631[FEATURE]

Costa Rica: Leader of Sustainable Tourism in the Hemisphere

How Costa Rica Protects its Natural and Cultural Heritage Through Responsible Travel

By Estefanía Muriel for Ruta Pantera on 1/9/2026 5:54:06 PM


Photo7
×
References:
References El País. (January 12, 2025). Sustainable tourism in Costa Rica, a model for the region, is threatened by overcrowding . El País América Futura. https://elpais.com/america-futura/2025-01-12/al-turismo-sostenible-en-costa-rica-modelo-de-la-region-lo-amenaza-la-masificacion.html Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. (sf). Nicuesa earns elite status for Costa Rica's sustainable tourism certificate: A commitment to conservation and community . https://www.nicuesalodge.com/blog/nicuesa-earns-elite-status-for-costa-ricas-sustainable-tourism-certificate-a-commitment-to-conservation-and-community UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (2025). UNESCO brings together managers of World Heritage sites from Costa Rica and Panama to promote sustainable tourism . https://whc.unesco.org/es/noticias/2795/ Costa Rican Tourism Institute. (n.d.). Blue Flag Ecological Program . https://www.ict.go.cr/es/sostenibilidad/bandera-azul.html Costa Rican Tourism Institute. (n.d.). Sustainability in Costa Rica . Visit Costa Rica. https://es.visitcostarica.com/sustainability Travel And Tour World. (2025). Bhutan joins Costa Rica, Palau, Slovenia and Iceland as top leaders in sustainable tourism: How these countries are protecting their natural and cultural heritage . https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/bhutan-joins-costa-rica-palau-slovenia-and-iceland-as-top-leaders-in-sustainable-tourism-how-these-countries-are-protecting-their-natural-and-cultural-heritage/


Please leave a comment about this article: 631
Enter your email address:
Your email will not be displayed.
Your nickname:
Your comment:
Was this article helpful to you?
 



Articles about exciting travel experiences in our hemisphere.
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Culture
CULTURE                 
The Christmas Posadas of Mexico City
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Culture
CULTURE                 
A Journey to the Epicenter of Human Resilience
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Beach & Sun
BEACH & SUN                 
Welcome to the World’s Largest New Year’s Celebration

For those traveling from North, Central, or South America, New Year's Eve in Rio offers a rich narrative about how a city can transform a universal holiday into a unique celebration, rooted in local traditions and open to the world.

Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Spiritual
SPIRITUAL                 
An Adventurous Christmas in Patagonia
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Spiritual
SPIRITUAL                 
Spiritual Tourism in Pan America

Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Food & Spirits
FOOD & SPIRITS                 
Mole Poblano at the Christmas Dinner
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Food & Spirits
FOOD & SPIRITS                 
Exotic Beverages of the Americas
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Beauty & Wellness
BEAUTY & WELLNESS                 
Immerse yourself in the thermal paradise of Arenal

Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Beauty & Wellness
BEAUTY & WELLNESS                 
Traditional Mayan Healing & Spa Tulum, Mexico

Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Sports & Recreation
                
Ascending to a Hidden Gem in Patagonia
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Sports & Recreation
                
Tejo: Colombia's Explosive National
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Art & Design
ART & DESIGN                 
Bogotá Through its Walls
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Art & Design
ART & DESIGN                 
Miami Fontainebleau: Architecture that Conquered Cinema
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Living & Working
LIVING & WORKING                 
The 9 Most Recommended Zones for Expats in Pan-America
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Living & Working
LIVING & WORKING                 
New Experiences Article
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Night Owls
NIGHT OWLS                 
Chicago Goes Electric All Night Long
Ruta Pantera Travel Image
Night Owls
NIGHT OWLS                 
Endless Dawn in Buenos Aires, a City that Never Sleeps



Experiences Finder

(Search our catalog of articles here.)

1.  Select a country


2.  Select category [example: "Adventure"]


3.  Enter a keyword [example: "soccer" or "mexico city"]




            promotion



Please make a suggestion and help us improve Ruta Pantera:
Enter your email address:
(Your email will not displayed.)
Your nickname:
Your suggestion:
Was this website helpful to you?