eco tourism

Where in the World?

Tropical or Mediterranean?

I’ll give you some clues

• It’s not Amazonia

• Or the Congo

• It isn’t Asia

• Or a theme park

• It’s volcanic, tropical and less developed

• http://www.pacuarelodge.com/zoommap.php

Costa Rica

Pacuare Lodge[Pah qua ray]

Pacuare Lodge

• Combines Luxury Accommodation

• Eco Tourism

• + Adventure Tourism experiences

Luxury?

• Would you describe this as high quality accommodation?

National Geographic Travel Magazine

Activities

Clip• http://www.pacuarelodge.com/php/media.p

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• Pacuare Lodge Media Coverage.flv

• http://www.pacuarelodge.com/php/commitment.php - How does the lodge commit to the environment?

So, why an eco lodge

• How do you think they produce the majority of their electricity?

• Only the kitchen uses electricity

• A back up diesel generator is available

• Most of the lighting is by candle

• With an average climate of between 25 and 27deg no energy is used for heating [diurnal range 10deg]

environment

• Most of the activities use little energy – showers are solar heated

• Soap and Shampoo is biodegradable, the water treated in tanks before being returned to ground

• Access to the lodge is by raft with kit in dry bags.

• Food is kept cold in a cool box on a raft on the river

Activities

• Sketch map Costa Rica

• Add the countries to the north and south

• Locate the lodge

• Write a paragraph to explain how they endeavour to remain sustainable

• How do you think they ensure the lodge will provie for further generations?

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Photos Jon + Penny LynchCollated by Mark OllisA science block collaboration