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There are few places where the forces of nature play so interactively. Rainforests, cloud forests, coastline, volcanoes, mangroves, ragging rivers, exotic flora and fauna, incredible wildlife…it’s a veritable haven for anyone who loves the earth – plain and simple. In Costa Rica alone there are more than 9,000 types of flowering plants, including 1,200 species of orchids-- 850 species of birds have been identified, more than the United States and Canada combined. It proudly represents 6% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world and 25% of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory. While the country has a widely varying topography with ranging climate zones, it rests wholly in the tropics and thus enjoys great warm weather all the year round. The country is a pleasure to explore, even in the wet season where the sound of afternoon rains on jungle leaves adds just one more layer authenticity to the experience. Whether you are a mature couple, a family with children, a couple looking for a romantic getaway, or an adventure seeker, Costa Rica has something for you.

While the country attracts more than 1 million visitors a year seeking to experience a bit of the magic to be found there, tourism has had significant negative effects on the natural and social environment. Large scale development around some of the country’s most visited areas has threatened precious ecosystems and habitats. Prostitution, drugs and depletion of heritage and culture are all elements that can go hand in hand with tourism if not managed carefully. Costa Rica battles with all of these issues yet as a result has emerged as a genuine leader in recent years with tremendous efforts in the areas of promotion of Sustainable Tourism, Responsible Travel – it’s a true model for Eco Travel worldwide. We can look at its mistakes yet we can also take a lesson for solution-oriented efforts to correct them. In 2007 the government of Costa Rica said it wants to be the first developing country to become carbon neutral by 2021.

We at GoPhilanthropic have paved the way for you to have a truly authentic, meaningful, even luxurious getaway. But we have made sure that you are doing so in a conscious way, through responsible hotels and tour guides. In addition, we connect you with local social and conservation programs so that you learn about, meet and support local individuals working hard to towards self-sustainability.