8 Eco-Tourism Destinations In The World To Visit This Christmas

1. Antananarivo, Madagascar

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2. Auckland, New Zealand

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3. Cartagena, Colombia

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4. Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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5. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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6. Quito, Ecuador

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7. San Jose, Costa Rica

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8. Thimphu, Bhutan

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