Costa Rica is known for its splendid natural beauty, but that is only part of the story. This Central American jewel has a thriving culture that you won’t find in guidebooks or maps – it can only be found through experience. 

Community-based rural tourism offers the opportunity to do just that – to experience, first hand, the way Costa Ricans live and how they are working to preserve their environment. Community-based rural tourism is run by community based associations. These communities own private ecological reserves or are near areas of ecological and cultural interest. All offer visitors a mix of cultural and environmental adventures in addition to the more usual tourist services such as accommodation, tours and handicrafts. Their guests have the opportunity to discover the real Costa Rica – exploring well away from the tourist trail and getting to know the people involved in conservation at the grass roots level

We offer unique experiences which allow your clients to stay in small villages set in stunning locations and to get to know the people and their customs. Explore awe-inspiring forests and intriguing mangroves wit... More

great country posted by Marc van Opstal on 10 July 2008 10:57
Hi Kyra, I have visited Costa Rica some years ago and I found it a wonderful country! Wish i had known you then :-) Marc