1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (181+ words) From Banana Giant to Ecotourism: How Costa Rica’s Southern Zone Rebuilt Its Economy The Costa Rica News From Banana Giant to Ecotourism: How Costa Rica’s Southern Zone Rebuilt Its Economy SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — It has been 42 years since the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (549+ words) Nat Geo Germany magazine published an extensive 11-page feature on Costa Rica’s tourist attractions in its most recent print and digital editions. Three “fire-throated” hummingbirds with iridescent metallic colors hovering in front of a flower mark the beginning of the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (283+ words) This award for Costa Rica was presented this afternoon during the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit in Mexico City.Mexico City, August 31, 2026. The Arenal Fortuna destination was named the winner of the top prize in the “Mature Destination” category at the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (316+ words) The Costa Rica Convention Center (CCCR), operated by Grupo Heroica under concession from the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), has achieved a major regional milestone by placing #60 in the “Best Places to Work in Latin America 2026” ranking. The list, curated…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (156+ words) Costa Rica Leads Global Sustainable Tourism Projections for 2026 The Costa Rica News Costa Rica Leads Global Sustainable Tourism Projections for 2026 Costa Rica is reinforcing its position as a global benchmark for sustainable tourism throughout the second half of 2026. With positive…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (122+ words) Empowering Community-Based Tourism and Craftsmanship in Guanacaste The Costa Rica News Empowering Community-Based Tourism and Craftsmanship in Guanacaste The community of San Juan, located in the Santa Cruz canton of Guanacaste, is launching a community-based tourism initiative led by local…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (113+ words) Data from the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) shows that international arrivals by air totaled 1,853,430 between January and July 2026—an increase of 122,014 visitors compared to the same period in 2025. Of those additional arrivals, 81,959 entered via Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Costa Rica’s tourism sector is celebrating a historic first half of the year after achieving record-breaking numbers in foreign visitor arrivals by air. Increased flight frequencies, targeted promotional campaigns in key markets, and the country’s reputation as a sustainable destination…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (361+ words) Discover how Costa Rica's 'Wellness Pura Vida' strategy leads global wellness tourism: forest bathing, thermal springs, and longevity secrets in Nicoya. In an effort to solidify its status as the world’s premier destination for holistic well-being, Costa Rica has launched…...