6 d. ago Costa Rica Sees Tourism Rebound in April 2025, Breaking Seven

Costa Rica Sees Tourism Rebound in April 2025, Breaking Seven-Month Decline  The Tico Times

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8 d. ago Costa Rica Boosts Birdwatching Tourism with New Observation Towers

Costa Rica is strengthening its position as a top destination for birdwatching tourism, a vital contributor to its rural economies. Our country boasts over 900 bird species—surpassing the total found across North America—making it a must place to visit for bird watchers worldwide. Today, two new birdwatching towers were inaugurated in the southern region, one […] The post Costa Rica Boosts Birdwatching Tourism with New Observation Towers appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Costa Rica’s Corcovado Park Fights Plastic Pollution with Volunteer Effort

In the Osa Peninsula, home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and declared by National Geographic as “the most intense place on the planet,” volunteers will fight against pollution. From June 5 to 8, 200 volunteers, supported by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), the Puerto Jiménez Chamber of Tourism, local and international organizations, […] The post Costa Rica’s Corcovado Park Fights Plastic Pollution with Volunteer Effort appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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1 week ago Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism

Expotur 2025, Costa Rica’s premier tourism trade show, recently concluded at the Costa Rica Convention Center, showcasing our country’s latest strategies to remain a leader in global tourism. The event, organized by the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Professionals (ACOPROT), brought together over 120 local businesses and buyers from 27 countries, underscoring Costa Rica’s commitment […] The post Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Economic Growth Slows as Tourism and Agriculture Struggle

Costa Rica’s economic growth rate slowed to 3.9% in the first quarter of 2025, down from 4.6% during the same period last year, according to new figures released by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR). The drop is largely attributed to setbacks in two major sectors: agriculture and hospitality. Agricultural production, which had posted […] The post Costa Rica’s Economic Growth Slows as Tourism and Agriculture Struggle appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Iceland, Costa Rica, Chile, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, and Guatemala Are Leveraging Volcano Tourism to Power New Travel Boom

Iceland, Costa Rica, Chile, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, and Guatemala Are Leveraging Volcano Tourism to Power New Travel Boom  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Security Crisis Threatens Tourism in Key Destinations

A report prepared by the Legislative Assembly, cited by local media outlet El Observador last week, concluded that rising insecurity in Costa Rica is undermining tourism activity, a critical economic sector contributing 8.2% to GDP. If Costa Rican authorities do not take immediate action, the impact could worsen, compromising tourist arrivals and the country’s global […] The post Costa Rica’s Security Crisis Threatens Tourism in Key Destinations appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s High Costs Push U.S. Tourists to Cheaper Destinations

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.

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2 w. ago Tourism and Sport Fishing Ignored in Costa Rica’s Blue Economy Roadmap

Last Friday, April 25, the official presentation of the 2025–2030 National Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Plan took much of Costa Rica’s coastal fishing sector by surprise. Developed by the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) in conjunction with the Executive Secretariat for Agricultural Sector Planning (SEPSA), the document outlines an ambitious roadmap toward […] The post Tourism and Sport Fishing Ignored in Costa Rica’s Blue Economy Roadmap appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago Costa Rica’s Tourism in Crisis: Why U.S. Visitors Drop but Europe Flies In

Costa Rica’s tourism sector, a longtime bedrock of our national economy, continues to face an ongoing decline, with visitor arrivals dropping for seven consecutive months, according to industry data. A strong colón and persistent safety concerns remain key factors undermining the country’s standing as a top travel destination. Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) President […] The post Costa Rica’s Tourism in Crisis: Why U.S. Visitors Drop but Europe Flies In appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 w. ago Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism

The recent eruptions of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have significantly disrupted tourism in nearby communities, including Poás, Poasito, Fraijanes, Vara Blanca, and Los Cartagos. Although these areas have not experienced direct effects such as ashfall or hazardous gas emissions, the volcanic activity has deterred visitors, leading to a sharp decline in local business revenue. […] The post Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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