Osa (ecotourism)

Ecotoursim in Osa rainforest region is encouraged, but must be done with caution. I say this because there are bad people going not just after trees but the very rare and beautiful animals, such as the macaw that we were able to witness. Adventure and nature activities are provided for tourists, boating, snorkling, hiking, even scuba diving. It wasnt until I heard the tour guide say that the macaws found there can be worth more than 10k dollars each. I realized that area must be closely watched for poachers. It really must not be too hard for a poacher to pose as a tourist and go hunting at night, they probably use silencers, ( I dont really know just things I was imaganing during my hike) Anyway there is an organization called the Osa campaign program which quote, ``hopes to raise awareness and funds from guests to help support the Osa Peninsula Region Conservation Initiatives. Nicuesa Lodge priorities include:

-Conserving properties in and around Piedras Blancas National Park under the threat of development,

-Sponsoring more park guards to protect the area from illegal hunters/poachers,

-The completion of wildlife corridors between Piedras Blancas National Park and Corcovado National Park.

People are also encouraged to donate to the Nature Conservancy

here are two great sites to look at for Osa
http://www.nicuesalodge.com/ecotourism/osa-peninsula-conservation.html

http://www.osacampaign.org/osa2/index.html