Costa Rica closed out this year with yet another mention from international tourism publications. This time, Traveler magazine does so in its latest edition, highlighting our country on its list of the best destinations for solo travelers in 2025.
In fact, Traveler asserts that solo travel—which, it emphasizes, is not the same as feeling lonely—has become one of the most popular and attractive ways to explore the world.
This is especially true because there are now apps that allow you to share your location with loved ones, allowing you to stay connected virtually anywhere you go. The publication even asserts that solo travelers aren’t shy about arriving at a restaurant and requesting a table for just one person.
“We’ve compiled 19 of the best solo trips around the world, whether you want to enjoy a spa weekend in the Caribbean, chase the Northern Lights in Finland, or sleep in a Japanese hotel where, frankly, two are a crowd. “And if you’re worried about the logistics of more complicated trips, we suggest travel specialists who can take care of all the details,” Traveler reported.
What do they say about Costa Rica?
Each destination stands out for its special element. For example, in the case of Costa Rica, the magazine recommends travelers learn Spanish there. “Travel with a partner abroad and you’ll revert to English most of the time. Go alone and you’ll be forced to speak or communicate in a different language. Language immersion vacations can include homestays and outings outside of class, and the best part is, they can take place on the beach in Costa Rica,” Traveler reports.
Regarding other destinations, the specialized magazine notes:
Immerse yourself in the South Caucasus: Georgia and Armenia
Embark on a European river cruise with routes through France, Portugal, and the Netherlands
Tour the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador
Climb aboard the Oriental Express: Malaysia
Rescue turtles in the Mexican Caribbean
Unplug on a retreat in Bali
Chase the Northern Lights in Finland
Pamper yourself in a spa in St. Lucia
Track gorillas in Rwanda
Drive Iceland’s Golden Circle
Visit elephants in Thailand (responsibly)
Eat in Copenhagen
Cycle through the Italian Dolomites
Glamorous Camp in Montana
Explore the nature and culture of Sri Lanka
Sleep in Japan’s capsule hotels
Embark on a self-guided trip through Ireland
Costa Rica, Featured in 2025
So far in 2025, our country has been the subject of articles or mentions in publications such as the Spanish magazine Jot Down.
This magazine dedicated its fiftieth quarterly publication to the “Pura Vida” of Costa Rica. It did so from multiple perspectives, in a work that includes 108 pages and 16 articles focused on the country, both in print and digital versions.
The topics covered in this edition are varied: from the magical and ancient nesting of the green turtle in Tortuguero National Park to the lifestyle of centenarians in Nicoya’s Blue Zone.
Reference is also made to the Social Progress Index in tourism as a generator of well-being. Other content includes profiles of prominent Costa Rican figures and personalities such as the ondine Claudia Poll, goalkeeper Keylor Navas, road cyclist Andrey Amador, and singer Chavela Vargas. Interviews are also offered with the first female president, Laura Chinchilla.
The publications cover topics as diverse as regional gastronomy and cocktails, emblematic buildings in the capital, and the heritage preservation efforts of the Jade Museum.
