Sustainable & Carbon-Neutral

Home to an estimated 5% of the world’s total biodiversity – including 500,000 wildlife species! – and with more than 25% of all land protected within national parks, wildlife refuges, and other reserves, Costa Rica is an easy choice for outdoor adventure and wildlife safaris.

That said, the mere existence of biodiversity does not define Costa Rica’s ecotourism: The true meaning of sustainable and eco-friendly travel is rooted not only in Costa Rica’s wilds and wildlife, but also in supporting and protecting them.

Your tourism dollars have far-reaching and significant impact on Costa Rica’s environment, economy and landscapes.

And, therein lies the beauty of Costa Rica ecotourism and sustainable travel: Here, eco-consciousness powers your travel decisions, rather than clash with them. Whether you’re choosing solar-powered eco-lodges or offsetting your carbon footprint, visiting animal rescue centers or staying in a treehouse built only from fallen trees, in Costa Rica your bucket list harmonizes with environmentally responsible and sustainable travel choices.

Costa Rica Wanderlust’s sustainable trips and carbon-neutral vacations represent the best of the best – the most incredible experiences and highest standards of Costa Rica ecotourism. Our hand-curated and customizable itineraries:

• Support local businesses: From boutique eco-lodges to locally-owned tour operators, your trip employs Costa Ricans and support the local economy.
• Explore the Great Outdoors: In many ways, Costa Rica’s ecotourism both funds and fuels wildlife conservation, ecosystem preservation, and positive political change. Our trips emphasize visits to national parks, private resuce centers, wildlife refuges, and other worthy causes.
• Are CST rated: The Costa Rican Tourism Institute maintains a very strict rating system (1 to 5 leaves) for sustainable travel. Our ecotourism itineraries prioritize businesses – hotels, tour operators, and transportation – with CST ratings of 3+.
• Are carbon neutral: All our itineraries incorporate carbon offsetting to help neutralize your emissions while traveling.
• Are fully customizable: Change nothing or customize everything – we’ll make this trip YOURS.

We are so thankful to you – to the travelers who go the extra mile to protect our planet, promote a better world, and make a difference in the lives of Costa Rica’s ecotourism employees. At Costa Rica Wanderlust, we are proud to be a part of your choice.