SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Luxury tourism in Costa Rica is undergoing a quiet revolution. No longer measured solely by lavish square footage, gold-accented finishes, private pools, or eye-watering night rates running into thousands of dollars, the high-end travel...
OURENSE, Galicia, Spain — Costa Rica’s natural beauty is traditionally defined by its lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and pristine coastline. However, at Termatalia 2026 in Ourense, the Central American nation introduced international travelers and industry professionals to an entirely...
Hundreds of Costa Ricans set out on Saturday to explore iconic natural and historical landmarks across all seven of the country’s provinces. The nationwide guided walks were organized as part of the early celebrations for World Tourism Day, inspired...
PARIS — Costa Rica is doubling down on its efforts to attract European travelers, launching a high-impact advertising campaign across Paris alongside a strong representation at one of Europe's premier travel trade shows.
With France standing as Costa Rica’s second-largest...
Some places are wonderful to visit once. Others give us a reason to return.
Costa Rica seems to have a particular talent for the latter.
A recent visitor offers an interesting example. In August, Ivanka Trump returned to Costa Rica for...
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....
Costa Rica is reinforcing its position as a global benchmark for sustainable tourism throughout the second half of 2026. With positive international visitor projections, the country’s tourism model continues to prioritize environmental conservation, carbon neutrality, and direct economic benefits...
Costa Rica’s Southern Region (Zona Sur) has consolidated itself as a strategic destination for ecotourism and cultural tourism, characterized by development focused on sustainability, low hotel density, and community impact.
From pristine rainforests to ancient archaeological sites, this area gives...
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...
From childhood, Cynthia Irish understood that the ocean could be much more than just a landscape: it was a place of freedom, discovery, and family connection.
She is originally from San Carlos, Alajuela—her mother’s family is from Zarcero—but she grew...
