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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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.
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller (grandson of Standard Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller) in 1964, the original Little Dix Bay was one of the Caribbean’s earliest ecotourism resorts, built with an emphasis on low-impact design long before that idea even entered the travel lexicon.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 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
According to the report, Limón is an emerging ecotourism destination that is renowned for its national parks, volcanic landscapes, and lush rainforest.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller (grandson of Standard Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller) in 1964, the original Little Dix Bay was one of the Caribbean’s earliest ecotourism resorts, built with an emphasis on low-impact design long before that idea even entered the travel lexicon.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 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
According to the report, Limón is an emerging ecotourism destination that is renowned for its national parks, volcanic landscapes, and lush rainforest.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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