How does Buena Vista del Rincón protect local flora and fauna while you enjoy the adventure?

When someone plans a visit to a natural destination in Costa Rica, a very honest and important question often comes up:
“Does this place truly care for nature?”
“How do they protect local flora and fauna while welcoming visitors?”
 
At Buena Vista del Rincón, this isn’t just a common question—it’s part of how we work every day.
Because we believe that enjoying nature also means actively protecting it.
Nature is not a backdrop: it’s the main character
Located in the surroundings of Rincón de la Vieja, we coexist with forests, rivers, volcanic soils, birds, mammals, and an extraordinary diversity of species.

 
That’s why our vision is clear:

• Tourism must be a tool for conservation, not degradation
• Protecting the forest and native vegetation
• Buena Vista del Rincón protects local flora through concrete actions:
• Conservation of large areas of natural forest
• Use of defined trails to prevent soil compaction and erosion
• Prohibition of extracting plants, seeds, or any natural materials
• Natural restoration of areas under regeneration

The forest does not adapt to tourism.
Tourism adapts to the forest.
Respect and care for wildlife

 
Local wildlife is an essential part of both the ecosystem and the visitor experience.

To protect it:

• Feeding, touching, or interfering with wild animals is not allowed
• Activities are scheduled along routes and times that minimize stress on wildlife
• Group sizes are controlled to reduce noise and impact
• Responsible and quiet wildlife observation is encouraged

Here, seeing an animal is a privilege—not a forced attraction.
 
Trails and activities designed for low impact
Each activity is planned with the natural environment in mind:
Trail layouts that respect natural waterways and slopes
Elevated or clearly delimited infrastructure in sensitive areas
Responsible water use in hot spring areas
Proper waste management and reduction of plastics
Adventure exists—but without invading or altering the natural balance.
 

Environmental education: protection begins with understanding

Education is a fundamental part of conservation.

That’s why:

• Our guides explain the importance of local species
• Visitors are encouraged to follow good environmental practices
• Respect for forests, water, and wildlife is actively promoted
• When you understand nature, you take better care of it.

 
Tourism that benefits the environment and the community
Protecting flora and fauna also means:
 

Supporting local employment

Valuing traditional knowledge
Promoting responsible and conscious tourism
This is how conservation becomes sustainable in the long term.
 
So… how does Buena Vista del Rincón protect local flora and fauna?
The short answer is: with real actions, not just words.
The complete answer is: by integrating conservation, education, and responsible tourism into every experience.
 
Here, you don’t just visit nature—
you respect it, understand it, and contribute to its protection.
Experience nature with awareness
 
If you’re looking for a place where adventure, wellness, and conservation go hand in hand, Buena Vista del Rincón is your place.
Visit, enjoy, and be part of caring for Guanacaste’s flora and fauna.
Because protecting nature…
is also a way of giving thanks for everything it gives us.