Costa Rica, known as one of the best places for a relaxing vacation is losing middle-class U.S. tourists as costs climb. Higher prices for lodging, food, and transportation, driven by a stronger local currency and inflation, have shifted the country toward an exclusive, high-end market, raising alarms in the tourism sector. A Yahoo Finance report, […] The post Costa Rica’s High Costs Push U.S. Tourists to Cheaper Destinations appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.