R M 3242 - Tourism in Costa Rica (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This study tour focuses on the recreation and tourism resources and services in Costa Rica. Using a comparative government, economic and recreation/tourism industry approach, the course will expose students to the problems related to recreation resource management and ecotourism/sustainable tourism development. The changing cultural institutions and specific governmental agencies involved in this industry’s growth in Costa Rica will be examined. This study tour will also investigate recreation service provisions for native Costa Ricans as students visit and experience a range of recreation offerings themselves.