Ecotourism #2- Traveling All Over

After being in Costa Rica for two weeks, I have realized exactly how much they depend on tourism as a source of income. I also understand the need for tourism in Costa Rica, but because of the amount of tourism I can also see problems that might evolue from it at the same time. Some problems that I could see coming from tourism are serious damages to the local environment and culture of Costa Rica. If tourism continues to grow like it shows it will in Costa Rica then, the country could experience an problem with mass tourism which would lead to several problems. Some of these problems could include; damage to coral reefs, polluted beaches, destruction of wildlife habitats, loss of rainforest, strain on water resources, just to name a few.

Another problem that could be seen with tourism is the possiblity of tourism effecting the overall culture of Costa Rica. In part, the culture is one of the main reasons that people come to Costa Rica in the first place. If tourism grew to the point where massive corporations wanted to invest in buildings and land, then Costa Rica would loss its traditional feel for the land.