Tips 506
When visiting Costa Rica, choose your personal care products wisely
When I opened up the floor for the members of Entrepreneurs 506 to tell us what visitors to rural Costa Rica should remember to...
How to set up your food-related business in Costa Rica
When we decide to start a food-related business, we do it because of the passion we have for cooking. We begin to design the...
How to choose a wildlife sanctuary for your volunteer work in Costa Rica
Costa Rica draws travelers from around the world who are eager to see its globally renowned fauna—but many people want to go a step...
How can travelers choose an ethical wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is famous for its commitment to conservation and ecotourism—so most any wildlife sanctuary located here must be complying with strict animal welfare...
How can tourists support animal welfare in Costa Rica?
When travelers step off the plane into Costa Rica, their heads are usually filled with images of beaches, volcanoes, rainforests—and wild animals. Without a...
A chance to reunite: intergenerational travel in Costa Rica
“Intergenerational travel” is a mouthful, but the concept behind it couldn’t be simpler.
One of the most transformative aspects of a family trip to Costa...
Accessible travel in Costa Rica: what tourists (and travel providers) should know
When Derek saw Costa Rica’s first accessible beach, Jacó, he knew what to do. Immediately. He’d been waiting a long time.
“He went into the...
Five questions to ask before you volunteer in Costa Rica
Think of a volunteer in Costa Rica, and an image of a young student or intrepid backpacker might come to mind—but the reality is...
Tips 506: How to buy souvenirs that benefit small businesses and communities
There's something magical about buying souvenirs. Perhaps it is because of the new color combinations, flavors, and shapes, or because of the treasured experiences...
Tips 506: How many places should I visit on my trip to Costa Rica?
Pacific and Caribbean beaches, myriad forests from rain to dry to cloud, archeological sites, city life… Costa Rica offers everything, except snow, in a...
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Can better tourism choices help rural Costa Rica avoid environmental degradation?
There is a theory related to economic growth and the environment called the Environmental Kuznets Curve. This theory suggests that as a region begins...
