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Costa Rica went 76 days without fossil fuels, but that's not the only reason it's the future of the planet

Sep 13, 2016, 18:10 IST

Erin Brodwin/Business Insider

From hiking in its lush cloud rainforests to getting close-ups of its thriving wildlife, Costa Rica has thousands of unique opportunities for visitors.

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But these attractions aren't just tourist gimmicks - they represent the key ways Costa Rica is preparing for the future.

As the world warms, Costa Rica will likely depend on its carbon-sucking national forests. Similarly, as the price of fossil fuels goes up, the country will lean more and more on sources of clean, renewable energy.

Check out the numerous ways Costa Rica is setting an example for the future.

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