Learn how ecotourism at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve in Costa Rica helps conservation and the lives of the residents
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica is a conservation area owned by a nonprofit organization. Ecotourism generates income for the local economy.
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NARRATOR: Ecotourism has become a factor in the conservation of rainforests as well as in the lives of local residents.
TOUR GUIDE: I live here in the community of Monteverde, and we have a big project going on with—mainly this—this reserve is actually to educate more people about nature and knows—knows exactly what is around in their day-to-day life. Mainly we have people here in the community that we give educational programs about nature.
NARRATOR: Income from tourism fuels local economies and offers residents an alternative to clearing the forest.
TOUR GUIDE: I live here in the community of Monteverde, and we have a big project going on with—mainly this—this reserve is actually to educate more people about nature and knows—knows exactly what is around in their day-to-day life. Mainly we have people here in the community that we give educational programs about nature.
NARRATOR: Income from tourism fuels local economies and offers residents an alternative to clearing the forest.