In 1901, the Sierra Club informally established the concept of ecotourism by taking hikers through the Sierra Nevada's backcountry.
Pictured, a solar panel is being used as a source of energy with an ecotourism project. Additionally, wind energy would also be a sustainable form of energy.
An example of lodging in Costa Rica, who is commonly referred to as an innovator and world leader in ecotourism.
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