Welcome to Good Stories, where we share the real journeys, the people you meet, and the unforgettable experiences that await travelers at Beyond Green Member hotels around the globe.
Costa Rica has enjoyed a very special and successful tourism model for many years. It evolved from a few scientists traveling to Costa Rica in the 1980s to research the rainforest canopy and being the cradle of ecotourism to receiving almost 3 million tourists per year. Today’s visitors are still predominantly interested in the country’s flora, fauna, and natural beauty.
Beyond Green hotels, resorts, and lodges are actively contributing to protecting over 24 animal species and one plant species — all registered on the IUCN Red List or the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered list — significantly improving their chances for survival now and well into the future.
Beyond Green marine conservation and education initiatives strengthen their local communities and the spectacular oceans they call home.
Beyond Green destinations maintain their dedication to protecting endangered species, arresting extinction, and expanding wilderness environments.
