Costa Rica’s rural tourism gives more meaning to transformational travel

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

New age travellers are more interested to bring home more than tan lines and souvenirs. They want to gain personal enrichment through life-changing experiences that develop a shift in perspectives–of the world and the self. In transformational travel, the main essence lies in meaningful interactions, immersive encounters and real communion with nature and the local culture of that place.

 
To quote the Transformational Travel Council, “we need travel to do what travel has always done: Build bridges, foster understanding, enlighten humanity, and bury fear, insecurity, and intolerance.”

 
Travellers interested in exhilarating payoff of transformative adventures should keep rural tourism in Costa Rica in mind–an authentic experience impossible to imitate.

 
Costa Rica’s rural tourism activities provide the travellers an intimate peep into the cultural heritage and communities of the country. Itineraries comprise visits to local farms, relishing the traditional dishes in the warm company of local families, hiking into the unexplored natural landscapes and many more. The profits of rural tourism reached far beyond fortifying the economy; they help in developing local communities, create memorable memories and improve the Costa Rican identity–for both visitors and Ticos, alike.

 
Sustainability efforts renew and revitalize the region. Different hotels and inns provide the visitors the opportunity to explore the ecological tourism in an overwhelming natural environment. Many lodging options have take on ecological policies with the ultimate intention of regenerating the land.

 
Throughout the country, guests can partake in different activities like hiking, bird watching, historical and cultural tours.

 
Moreover, different local organizations provide culinary tours, which offer a360 view of sustainable farming and food production–the essence of organic farm-to-table. These efforts will provide the visitors the ideal opportunity to taste a variety of fresh locally grown ingredients, which are the bedrock of Costa Rican cuisine.

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