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Scarlet Macaw in Costa Rica

Costa Rica recently became the number one “adventure tourism” destination in the world, beating out Hawaii for the top spot. For many, Costa Rica is the ideal place to go on a yoga retreat in a lush tropial jungle, or overlooking a turquoise sea. Besides yoga, Costa Rica also offers all types of other sports for the active person – surfing, biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, sailing, and just about anything else you can imagine.

There are thousands of companies and organizations catering to tourism in Costa Rica, but a few are dedicated to sustainable tourism in a variety of ways. Please help us to fill in this section by suggesting links to good companies and groups that are promoting sustainable tourism.

Tourism Information


Malpaisbeach.comMalpais/Santa Teresa – Hotels, activities, rental information, real estate, conservation, and community information for Malpais and Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Montezumabeach.comMontezuma – Tourism and vacation information such as hotels, real estate, activities, hiking, waterfalls, volunteer organization, photo collections, etc for Montezuma, Costa Rica

Vacation Rentals


Malpaisbeach.com RentalsMalpais/Montezuma – Vacation home rentals for Malpais, Santa Teresa, and Montezuma, Costa Rica
Mariposasdelsol.comMontezuma – Ocean view house in Montezuma, next to Montezuma Falls. This property also has an orchid rescue garden.
Jungla VistaTamarindo – Amazing, luxury ocean view treehouses for rent in a large nature preserve about an hour from Tamarindo.

Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Hotels


Anamaya ResortMontezuma/Malpais – Luxury yoga retreat center, eco lodge, and wellness center. Very unique concept with organic food, incredible views and pool, next to a huge waterfall, and in the picturesque town of Montezuma.
Ama TierraCentral Valley – Hotel and Wellness Center. Yoga, massage, meditation, sound therapy, nutritional and herbal counseling, etc.
Arco Iris Eco LodgeMonteverde – Ecolodge in Monteverde, Costa Rica. 2645-5067
Arenas del MarManuel Antonio – 5-star eco-resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica