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GCSE Eco tourism case study
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Where in the World?
Tropical or Mediterranean?
I’ll give you some clues
• It’s not Amazonia
• Or the Congo
• It isn’t Asia
• Or a theme park
• It’s volcanic, tropical and less developed
• http://www.pacuarelodge.com/zoommap.php
Costa Rica
Pacuare Lodge[Pah qua ray]
Pacuare Lodge
• Combines Luxury Accommodation
• Eco Tourism
• + Adventure Tourism experiences
Luxury?
• Would you describe this as high quality accommodation?
National Geographic Travel Magazine
Activities
Clip• http://www.pacuarelodge.com/php/media.p
hp
• Pacuare Lodge Media Coverage.flv
• http://www.pacuarelodge.com/php/commitment.php - How does the lodge commit to the environment?
So, why an eco lodge
• How do you think they produce the majority of their electricity?
• Only the kitchen uses electricity
• A back up diesel generator is available
• Most of the lighting is by candle
• With an average climate of between 25 and 27deg no energy is used for heating [diurnal range 10deg]
environment
• Most of the activities use little energy – showers are solar heated
• Soap and Shampoo is biodegradable, the water treated in tanks before being returned to ground
• Access to the lodge is by raft with kit in dry bags.
• Food is kept cold in a cool box on a raft on the river
Activities
• Sketch map Costa Rica
• Add the countries to the north and south
• Locate the lodge
• Write a paragraph to explain how they endeavour to remain sustainable
• How do you think they ensure the lodge will provie for further generations?
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Photos Jon + Penny LynchCollated by Mark OllisA science block collaboration