5 Best Places To Experience Eco Tourism

Eco tourism focuses on conserving the environment and involves responsible travel to scenic areas and ecological hotspots. If you are looking for an eco-friendly vacation idea, here are five of the best places in the world where eco tourism is at its best.

1. Bolivia – With eco tourism playing a vital role in the Bolivian economy, one can expect to find many scenic regions in this South American country. Boasting wetlands and rainforests, Bolivia is home to several national parks including Kaa Iya, Amboro, Pantanal, Noel Kempff Mercado, Otuquis Nature Reserve and the Puerto Suarez. Eco-tourists will enjoy a visit to the country between May to October.

2. Costa Rica – This region is known for its beaches, wildlife, natural beauty and unique culture. Costa Rica is a great eco-tourism destination as it boasts about 615 different types of animals, birds and insects, making it a favourite destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Summer (from December to April) is the best time to visit Costa Rica as it is during this time that the people celebrate their local festivals. Visitors to Costa Rica will be able to participate in activities like sport fishing, surfing, diving, snorkelling and canopying. When in Costa Rica, eco-tourists should not fail to visit the Arenal Volcano Hot Springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Tortuguero Canals and the Corcovado Jungles.

3. New Zealand – The Tiri Tiri Matangi Island in Auckland, New Zealand is known to shelter some of the rarest endangered birds and plant species. Eco-tourists will also enjoy visiting Lake Taupo which was formed in a volcanic eruption in 186 AD, the Kahurangi National Park in Kaikoura and the West Coast native forests while on vacation in this country.

4. Philippines – This archipelago is home to the world-renowned Puerto Princesa in Palawan, a national park and beach resort area. Visitors interested in eco-tourism will be sure to enjoy a trip to these islands as this tropical country has plenty of scenic sights to offer.

5. India – This country is home to several ecological hotspots, some of which include Durbare in Coorg, the Nanda Devi National Park in Garhwal, the Kerala backwaters and beaches and the Manali Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern part of the country. Visitors to India can enjoy various activities like fishing, camel and elephant safaris, hiking, backwater cruising, mountain trekking and white water rafting, depending on the places that they choose to visit while in the country.

By: james@holiday-velvet.com

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