Ecotourism as a development strategy: experiences from Costa Rica |
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| Authors: | Jacobus Franciscus Koens Carel Dieperink Miriam Miranda |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Utrecht University, Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation, Chair of Environmental Studies and Policy, P.O. Box 80115, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands;(2) Universidad Nacional, Centro Internacional en Politica Economica para el Desarrollo Sostenible (CINPE), P.O. Box 555-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica |
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| Abstract: | This article reflects on the Costa Rican experiences with ecotourism by assessing the positive and negative environmental, economic and social impacts of ecotourism development at four tourist destinations—Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Tortuguero and ASCOMAFOR. These destinations represent different stages of tourism development. The assessment shows that the development of ecotourism has a dilemma character. Compared to alternative land-use options, ecotourism remains a promising development strategy. However, it should be embedded in a broader process of capacity building. |
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