Ecotourism

So Costa Rica pretty much depends a lot on its tourism, but so do many other countries. The interesting thing is how CR uses its agriculture and vegetation to attract its customers (tourists). This form of tourism that appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals is known as ecotourism (ecological tourism). Costa Rica is ideally situated to take advantage of the growing demand for ecotourism. While other developing nations are focusing on industrialization and urbanization, Costa Rica has turned to ecotourism to further develop economically. The goal of ecotourism is to preserve a nation's natural resources while profiting from them.
Although the country seems small, Costa Rica has an incredible array of biodiversity, including: beaches, rainforests, national parks, etc. Costa Rica’s ecotourism industry earns more than $1 billion every year. Earning more than the coffee and banana industry combined.