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 Canopy ToursCosta Rica's territory is about 25% rainforest, one of the best ways to explore these truly charming and enchanting realms is via a costa rica canopy tour. Developed by US scientists, who were trying to study trees with no contact with the plants, animals and insects life on the limbs and trunks, Costa Rica canopy tours emerged as the prefect solution. A fantastic way to visit a truly unique habitat like the Costa Rica rainforests without disturbing the wildlife or endangering the trees themselves, canopy tours have become the best way to get a bird's eye view of the forest below. Rainforests are one of this planet's dying habitats. And though much is being done in the way of conservation to protect them, these amazing places are being chopped away at quite a fast rate. In Costa Rica, eco-tourism has gotten a front seat, and since this little country is home to over roughly 5% of the world's biodiversity, too much is being done to protect and preserve these endangered zones. People still think that hiking is a great way to explore a rainforest, Costa Rica canopy tours are even better because the view they offer is often unparalleled and one also gets to see the flora and fauna in their natural environment. Costa Rica rainforests often have dense plant life; the environment on the terrain can get pretty dark, making it hard to see everything in a clear way. There is a big amount of walkways or skywalks through out Costa Rica's rainforests that have bridges row across a valley from where you can walk above the canopy of trees and get great aerial scenery of the forest below. The most common form of canopy touring is the way where platforms are constructed into the strongest trees and a zip line is strung in the middle. People from another countries are then sent zipping across the forests from tree to tree on these lines via a safety harness. Surely, not a sport for the faint hearted, Costa Rica canopy tours are definitely meant for the more adventurous tourists who enjoy the adrenaline rush. While it is relatively safe, canopy tours are not without their own risks. The risks constantly arise when persons use substandard canopy tour operators, who utilize gear that is either broken or not up to par. In order to have a secure ride, often make sure you are safely fastened into your harness and that you get two straps one for the ride and the other for backup. Many of the operators do not even use the right safety gear which is very dangerous. A great and often stimulating event, Costa Rica canopy tour operators can be located all over the country. Most Canopy tour operators of Costa Rica's national reserves and parks can be found at their head offices or branches located in San Jose City.
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