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in the world / Doņana Birdfair tourism fair courtesy
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By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Institute of Tourism concluded its participation in the Doņana Birdfair* tourism fair in Seville, Spain this Sunday. The stand of the country showed a colorful series based on raptors: owls, owls, and hawks, as well as the interpretation of a story about the migration of birds to promote the bird watching route. Doņana Bird Fair 2019, said organizers, is a festival of homage to birds, its observers who travel the world in search of exotic species and was also created for the conservation and study of birds. In this sixth edition, sightings excursions were organized within the park itself, species banding courses, photography, painting and children's activities. There were also talks, conferences, and meetings with expert ornithologists from Spain and other European countries. The presence of approximately 1,500 participants was reported among specialist professionals, families and the general public. According to the Institute, the stand seeks to promote the country that has more than 900 species of birds. "With the participation in this specialization in bird tourism, Costa Rica continues to make efforts to continue promoting itself as a destination with wide possibilities of development in a specialized tourist segment with high purchasing power," said Rafael Soto, Project Manager of the National Observation Route of Birds. "In addition, the profile of this tourist has an important connection with the care of nature and sustainable practices. In addition, representatives of Costa Rica met with Tim Appleton, creator of one of the most important bird-watching fairs in England, where the participation of the country in major fairs was discussed. According to the Institute, the potential market for bird watchers is estimated at more than 9.2 million people in the world; 98 percent of this type of tourism is in the United States and Europe. The average recorded cost of tourists interested in bird watching is $3,221 and a stay of 18 nights with the particularity that they make extensive trips for the observation of species. The age range of tourists is between 25 and 70 years. In Costa Rica, the National Bird Observation Route has been developed as a circuit throughout the national territory, with points and strategic locations for bird watching and knowledge of the culture of the communities of rural areas. ------------- Have you ever participated in a bird watching tour? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com *Link to reach the place map. |
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