Travel to Costa Rica & Experience Pura Vida | National Geographic

What is a key characteristic of ecotourism in Costa Rica?

• It focuses on building large resorts.

• It supports local communities and protects the environment.

• It involves only luxury travel experiences.

• It encourages over-taxing natural resources.

For the Bribri people, what is the significance of cacao?

• It is used as a common food ingredient.

• It is a powerful plant medicine deeply connected to Mother Earth.

• It is primarily grown for export.

• It is a symbol of wealth and status.

What makes the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica particularly important for global biodiversity?

• It is home to 2.5% of the world's biodiversity.

• It is the only place where certain types of coffee are grown.

• It has the largest number of active volcanoes.

• It is a major hub for international trade.

Why are sea turtle eggs collected and moved to hatcheries on the Osa Peninsula?

• To protect them from extreme weather conditions.

• To ensure they hatch in a controlled environment for scientific study.

• To prevent them from being eaten by predators.

• To allow tourists to observe the hatching process.