Archive for the ‘Eco Tours’ Category

Everglades National Park is a fabulous example of a delicate ecosystem that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. For your next Florida vacation, instead of heading to Disneyworld or Universal Studios, keep driving south and take an eco tour of the Florida Everglades.

Located in South Florida, the Everglades encompasses roughly 1.5 million acres of marsh. The renowned author and historian Marjory Stoneman Douglas aptly named her book “The River of Grass” as the Everglades is not a stagnant swamp, but actually, a river that moves very slowly from north to south.

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Known for its vibrant biodiversity, stunning beaches, and dense tropical landscape, Costa Rica has long been a popular tourist destination. But with increased tourism comes increased foot traffic, which usually results in a negative impact on the environment. For this reason, ecotourism is quickly gaining popularity in the lush tropical environment of Costa Rica.

The green landscape here offers you a vacation full of adventure and perfect for the family. Scuba dive with sea turtles, hike up the Arenal volcano, or take a canopy tour of the rainforest. (If you’re lucky you may even see a jaguar.) These are just a few of the activities available while taking an eco adventure in Costa Rica.

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