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How has a growing industry affected costa rica's national resources?

• I have 2 questions about Costa rica: How has a growing industry affected costa rica's national resouerces? what draws tourists to costa rica? the most accurate answer i will choose as the best answer, thanks :]

• Answer:

  Something like 70% of Costa Rica is protected. They are a very small country and they have many National Parks and other preserved areas. So for the most part, their national resources are well protected. However, the tourist industry around the protected areas has done some damage. Hotels being built tear up the land. Additional traffic in the area (and not all tourist are responsible tourists) puts stress on trash management, sewage issues, etc. Tourists are drawn to Costa Rica primarily for Eco-tourism, but also because of the fantastic weather and stunningly beautiful landscapes. It is a fantastic place to relax, whether its on a beach at a 5 star hotel, or in a cabin in Tortugero National Park. Its beautiful, the temperature is rarely too hot or too cold. Rarely is humidity an issue, and because so much of it is protected, much of it is just naturally beautiful.