“This is the worst high season I’ve seen in 20 years,” she says, her voice heavy with worry. Her story reflects a broader crisis gripping Costa Rica, where a sharp decline in tourist arrivals ...

These alerts reflect a broader uptick in insecurity, challenging Costa Rica’s reputation as a safe haven. Tourism, which drives 8% of Costa Rica’s GDP, faces strain. Industry estimates project a 15–20 ...

The sudden death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner in Costa Rica should not impact potential travelers from visiting the country, says the nation’s Chamber of Tourism. Miller, the son of former ...

Pura Vida! Potential Brazilian tourists are the focus of Costa Rica at the WTM Latin America trade fair, where the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), Proimagen Costa Rica, and 19 tourism companies are ...

After five years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy has finally fully recovered. For example, after registering a 4.3% ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

The sudden death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner in Costa Rica should not impact potential travelers from visiting the country, says the nation's Chamber of Tourism. Miller, the son of former ...

Small in size and big in attributes, Costa Rica in South America offers visitors a tropical holiday destination with immense diversity. Wet habitats of clouds and rainforests are home to hundreds of ...

By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and James Wagner Reporting from Mexico City A group of lawyers on Thursday filed suit against Costa Rica, claiming it has violated the rights of dozens of minors ...

The Gardners’ tragedy came as tourism had already slipped in Costa Rica by the start of the year, part of an overall dip in Latin American travel by Americans — due in part to the country’s ...

In its first-ever public response, Costa Rica’s highest tourism authority — the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) — has addressed the use and regulation of carbon monoxide detectors in ...

Each U.S. dollar now converts to fewer colones, making Costa Rica a pricier destination compared to regional peers. Another tourism challenge is an increase in health alerts. On March 18, 2025, the ...