Sustainability
Sustainability is not a practice in Costa Rica;
it is a way of life.
With a goal to be the first carbon neutral country in the world by 2021, sustainable practices are observed in every region of the country, across all industries, adopted by all citizens and embraced by visitors. From local Costa Rican cuisine to artisan crafts to traditional customs and celebrations, sustainability is embedded deeply in the culture and traditions of Costa Rica.
Costa Ricans are proud to live among and protect their country’s rich environment, as this small nation holds five percent of the world’s land-based biodiversity and 3.5 percent of its marine life. Costa Rica produces nearly 93 percent of its electricity from renewable resources and 30 percent of its territory is protected natural land. A pioneer in the area of sustainability, Costa Rica is a model for sustainable practices for many industries within the region and around the world.
To Discover more about Costa Rica's Sustainability efforts visit our Institutional website at www.ict.go.cr
Costa Rica's Protected areas
Although Costa Rica is a small territory, it makes up about 6% of the earth's biodiversity. Fortunately, this natural treasure is protected by the National System of Conservation Areas, preserving a total of 25% of the national territory.
Visitors can enjoy the country's majestic volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, tropical dry, wet, and rain forests, as well as exhilarating jungle landscapes, all without traveling long distances.
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to visit our natural wonders.
Dear User: We recommend you check the website www.sinac.go.cr to verify which of the national parks have available the online ticket purchase system.
If you have problems with the purchase of tickets, refunds or complaints with the National Park System, communicate it to the following email: reservaciones.sinac@sinac.go.cr
