The younger generation in Costa Rica is often more drawn to tourism than farming because tourism offers quicker income and more social interaction then farming. Farming also feels less appealing because it is very physically demanding and has unpredictability through weather. The Pineapple tour today was a great example of agrotourism, and it allowed tourists to see what a plantation looks like for a specific crop. The main risk of agrotourism would be that farmers would shift their focus away from food production to be more appealing for the tourists. When tourism grows too quickly or without careful planning, the ecosystems that make Costa Rica attractive can start to suffer. Building trails and roads to for tourists can disturb wildlife and the forest.

Another potential risk is that soil can dry up if a site is popular. Costa Rica needs to wait more than a year before they can use soil again. If they were planting multiple crops, they could alternate and have less time in between each harvest, but since the Pineapple tour was a single crop plantation, they cannot do this. Another reason why the younger generation is drawn more towards tourism is because tourism allows for quicker profits through tours and tips while it can take over a year for a harvest for some crops. The younger generation also seems to care more about individual profit than the triple bottom line. This has a major risk as people might start venturing away from sustainability which would undermine Costa Rica’s long‑term balance between environment, economy, and community. If the younger generation focuses only on quick profits, they risk damaging the ecosystems that attract tourists in the first place