ecotourism
noun
eco·tour·ism
ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
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An $850,000 ecotourism resort in Costa Rica for a study abroad program became a rallying cry for his detractors, and a scathing audit uncovered other questionable decisions.
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Oceanographic and meteorological processes fuel rich food webs that support tuna fisheries, ecotourism, and coastal livelihoods across multiple countries.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Visit the Osa Peninsula, on the Pacific side, near the border with Panama, and stay at Lapa Rios where ecotourism and pura vida wellness are top of mind.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
But his dad worked as a sort of caretaker for the lagoon, first inviting birdwatchers on modest ecotourism boat rides, and ultimately working for conservation groups who helped the boy see how unique his backyard had become.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Oceanographic and meteorological processes fuel rich food webs that support tuna fisheries, ecotourism, and coastal livelihoods across multiple countries.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Visit the Osa Peninsula, on the Pacific side, near the border with Panama, and stay at Lapa Rios where ecotourism and pura vida wellness are top of mind.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
But his dad worked as a sort of caretaker for the lagoon, first inviting birdwatchers on modest ecotourism boat rides, and ultimately working for conservation groups who helped the boy see how unique his backyard had become.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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