1.0Ayush Tours Jaipurhttps://ayushtoursjaipur.comadminhttps://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/author/gotravelblue/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="j5aAtjWoWf"><a href="https://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/2020/01/17/costa-rica/">Costa Rica</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/2020/01/17/costa-rica/embed/#?secret=j5aAtjWoWf" width="600" height="338" title="“Costa Rica” — Ayush Tours Jaipur" data-secret="j5aAtjWoWf" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /*! 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There are few countries in the world that conjure a stronger image of ecotourism, perhaps, than Costa Rica. Home to howler monkeys swinging between tree top canopies, macaws colourfully displaying their rainbows of feathers, and iguanas cleverly blending in – there’s no denying that the natural landscape of Costa Rica is phenomenal. Not only that, but well worth protecting – with over 250 mammal species Costa Rica is a gem for the conscious traveller with plenty of places to stay that care about their footprint as much as you do, but with the rise of the “eco trend” unfortunately not all eco-lodges are as eco as they may claim. Here, we cover some of our favourite (truly) eco lodges and eco resorts that we experienced on our recent  and some recommendations from a few of our blogging friends! Ecotourism in Costa Rica – A Little History Costa Rica is unique not only for it’s number of beautiful wildlife species, but also for the fact that it has nearly 30% of its land reserved as national parks and wildlife reserves, thus protecting the land from future development. Ecotourism in Costa Rica is one of the big draws, and has been since the 1960’s when Costa Rica opened its first National Park. In addition to the government protected National Parks there are many privately owned reserves that are run by environmental groups and not for profit organisations. It was this dedication to the national park system that created the opportunity for Costa Rica to become the natural sanctuary for wildlife that it is today: prior to the 1960’s the country was set on the same path as the rest of the central American region, with wide scale logging and deforestation taking place. Since the 1960’s and 70’s Costa Rica has established a reputation as the destination for Ecotourism. As a nature lovers’ paradise it’s natural that ecotourism is a strength of the travel industry in Costa Rica. Part of the draw is Costa Rica’s diverse landscape, topography, and seasonality: from Volcanoes to desert, to rainforest, the country has varied terrain as well as coastline stretching along both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans. As such there is plenty to do for the responsible traveller visiting Costa Rica (which aren’t limited to wildlife watching) and there is one of the best range of sustainable accommodation, perhaps anywhere in the world. Here are some of our favourite eco lodges in Costa Rica and more upmarket eco resorts. Costa Rica Eco Lodges by Region We’ve divided our favourite ecolodges up by region so you can plan your trip to Costa Rica with the best sustainable accommodation options in each region! Eco Lodges in Osa Peninsula (Puntarenas) The Puntarenas district spans the western (Pacific) coast of Costa Rica from the Nicoya Peninsula in the North, down to the remote but beautiful Osa Peninsula in the south. Dry season runs from October to May and monsoon is in the summer months. Amazonita Ecolodge Costa Rica – Picture Third Eye Mom This Osa Peninsula eco lodge is located in Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre, a remote part of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Amazonita about as sustainable and off the beaten path as you can find for a Costa Rica eco lodge. The Amazonita is run by a local woman named Zulay, who is not only the manager and caretaker of the lodge but also a masseuse. The property is set up against the border of the Corcovado National Park and is surrounded by lush tropical jungle. There are three open-air cabins that can each accommodate a family of six or more depending on the cabin you get. All the cabins are complete with a large open-air kitchen and dining area, a queen bed and bunk beds, and a bathroom. There are no walls enclosing you. Instead, the casas are open to the splendors of the jungle- bugs, noises, animals and all. Staying with no walls in a beautiful casa in the jungle is perhaps one of the most magical experiences that you can have in Costa Rica. Luna Lodge, Carate, Costa Rica. Photo Travel for Wildlife. Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica is one of the best-known parks in Costa Rica. Both the challenge and its beauty lie in its remoteness: the park is only accessible by plane, boat, or on foot. Staying in a neighbouring property will work to your advantage when planning your trip to the Corcovado National Park. La Luna Lodge sits just over the hill from Corcovado and its small cabana porches overlook the rainforest with uninterrupted views. Wake up in the mornings with the howler monkeys and fall asleep to the songs of frogs. This Corcovado eco lodge is proud to minimize their footprint in every single area. The lodge grows their own vegetables in their organic garden and they compost their organic waste with the help of their worm farm. The electricity is turned off at night, and only the main building dim lighting works with a generator to minimize disturbance to nocturnal wildlife. Even their swimming pool is solar heated. While at the lodge you can go on a waterfall hike, take a guided night walk to learn about the nocturnal Costa Rica wildlife of the area, do yoga in their studio overlooking the rain forest, or go on a 7-hour hike to Corcovado National Park. Whatever way you occupy yourself during your stay, you’ll be sure that your impact has been minimized by the lodge’s green initiatives! Lapa Rios Rooms. Photo Lapa Rios / Earth Changers Lapa Rios is one of the most incredible, eco-friendly, and nature-immersed Osa Peninsula eco lodges, and in the world: It is certainly one of our favourites. Here we are talking serious sustainable luxury on the Osa Peninsula, on the western Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This 930-acre private nature reserve exclusive to guests is Central America’s last remaining lowland dense tropical rainforest, that acts as a wildlife corridor to […]