Ecotourism is a type of tourism that doesn't have much of an impact on nature. People have closer activities that concern the ecosystem they are touring. For example, Tourism in the Galapagos is strictly controlled. It attracts small parties of Eco tourists who come to experience its unique environment and wild life. During their stay on the islands, they must follow a strict code of conduct. Tourism is gathered in small numbers and visitors must be accompanied by trained naturalist guides.
Five Great Ecotourism Locations:
Palau
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Palau's remote location in the westernmost corner of Micronesia has helped to
shield both its natural resources and its cultural traditions from the
detrimental effects of mass tourism, and the locals are working to make sure
their island paradise stays pristine well into the future. About 460 miles of
reefs and lagoon waters are dedicated no-fishing zones, which has allowed many
endangered species of fish to repopulate the area. The Palau Conservation
Society manages nearly two dozen conservation areas and encourages sustainable
development to protect the islands' fragile ecosystems.
http://www.visit-palau.com/pressreleases/hotels.html
shield both its natural resources and its cultural traditions from the
detrimental effects of mass tourism, and the locals are working to make sure
their island paradise stays pristine well into the future. About 460 miles of
reefs and lagoon waters are dedicated no-fishing zones, which has allowed many
endangered species of fish to repopulate the area. The Palau Conservation
Society manages nearly two dozen conservation areas and encourages sustainable
development to protect the islands' fragile ecosystems.
http://www.visit-palau.com/pressreleases/hotels.html
Norwegian Fjords
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Their remote location and strict environmental regulations have helped preserve
the pristine beauty of Norway's famous fjords, with their snowcapped
mountains, tumbling waterfalls and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can go hiking
or biking over the rugged terrain, or take a scenic boat ride through the
towering fjords. A wide variety of wildlife lives here, including eagles, seals,
porpoises and seabirds. Along with the region's natural attractions, the fjords
are also home to many small fishing villages where local cultural traditions
have survived for hundreds of years.
http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Ecotourism-Norway/
the pristine beauty of Norway's famous fjords, with their snowcapped
mountains, tumbling waterfalls and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can go hiking
or biking over the rugged terrain, or take a scenic boat ride through the
towering fjords. A wide variety of wildlife lives here, including eagles, seals,
porpoises and seabirds. Along with the region's natural attractions, the fjords
are also home to many small fishing villages where local cultural traditions
have survived for hundreds of years.
http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Ecotourism-Norway/
Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is practically synonymous with the
term "ecotourism," and for good reason. Misty cloud forests, black sand beaches,
thick rain forests and rushing river rapids offer outdoor activities for active
travelers and nature enthusiasts. A dazzling array of creatures, including
monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, jaguars, sea turtles and poison dart frogs, live in
Costa Rica's many national parks. Costa Rica is widely known for its
proliferation of wildlife refuges and the diversity of its animals and plants.
http://www.visitcostarica.com/ict/paginas/ecoturismo.asp#
term "ecotourism," and for good reason. Misty cloud forests, black sand beaches,
thick rain forests and rushing river rapids offer outdoor activities for active
travelers and nature enthusiasts. A dazzling array of creatures, including
monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, jaguars, sea turtles and poison dart frogs, live in
Costa Rica's many national parks. Costa Rica is widely known for its
proliferation of wildlife refuges and the diversity of its animals and plants.
http://www.visitcostarica.com/ict/paginas/ecoturismo.asp#
Kerala, India
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The small state of Kerala, on India's southwestern coast, is often referred to
as "God's Own Country" a label that doesn't seem at all hyperbolic once
you've visited its clean sandy beaches and lush virgin forests. This is one of
India's most unspoiled corners, home to hundreds of unique animal species and
nearly a quarter of the country's 10,000 plant species. The nilgiri tahr, an
endangered mountain goat, takes shelter in Rajamala National Park, while
elephants, bison and wild boar roam freely within the Lake Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary.
http://www.ecotourismkeralam.org/
as "God's Own Country" a label that doesn't seem at all hyperbolic once
you've visited its clean sandy beaches and lush virgin forests. This is one of
India's most unspoiled corners, home to hundreds of unique animal species and
nearly a quarter of the country's 10,000 plant species. The nilgiri tahr, an
endangered mountain goat, takes shelter in Rajamala National Park, while
elephants, bison and wild boar roam freely within the Lake Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary.
http://www.ecotourismkeralam.org/
Kenya
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Kenya is best known for its wide savannas teeming
with lions and elephants, but most travelers don't know that it's also home to
mountains, lakes, rain forests, deserts and beaches, each with its own unique
ecosystem and wildlife. Kenya's incredible natural diversity is protected in
some 50 national parks and reserves across the country, from the virgin rain
forests of the Kakamega Forest Reserve to the wildebeests who migrate to the
Masai Mara National Reserve every July and August.
http://www.ecotourismkenya.org/
with lions and elephants, but most travelers don't know that it's also home to
mountains, lakes, rain forests, deserts and beaches, each with its own unique
ecosystem and wildlife. Kenya's incredible natural diversity is protected in
some 50 national parks and reserves across the country, from the virgin rain
forests of the Kakamega Forest Reserve to the wildebeests who migrate to the
Masai Mara National Reserve every July and August.
http://www.ecotourismkenya.org/