Costa Rica Tourism News

Lo que solía ser la “Esquina olvidada de Costa Rica,” la Costa del Sur del Caribe, es ahora considerada por muchos como la gallina de los huevos de oro del país.

What used to be “Costa Rica’s forgotten corner,” the south Caribbean Coast, is now considered by many to be the country’s new golden egg.

It's a good thing that most LGBTQ tourists don't read local politics and forum posts on social media when planning travel to Costa Rica. But despite negativity online, marriage equality will likely soon be the law of the land.

In our last analysis, it looked like a slight rebound might be under way, following an apparent slowing of growth in international tourists. Two months on, how's it look? Here's the good and the bad.

Through a virtual full-sensory immersion, ICT recreated the essence of a Costa Rican rainforest inside the container-sized Essential Costa Rica bus. The experience was delivered through 360˚ image transmissions depicting the country’s natural treasures, including lush flora, wind and atmospheric effects, and clever lighting.

We review a review that wasn’t a critique of the service, the food, or the cleanliness of a hotel's amenities, but about something many hoteliers might not give a lot of thought to: their garbage.

Costa Rica’s expecting record visitors this peak tourist season. Will the country—its infrastructure, transportation, and security sectors—be ready if the number of international arrivals reaches the high levels hinted at?

There’s a rising trend in micro-cations sweeping the United States’ vacation industry. What is it, and will Costa Rica fall prey to a disinterested international market if we don’t catch up on what’s vogue?

Wingo inaugurated their San José-Bogotá service this week, after a two-year absence from Costa Rican airspace. Will there be enough demand for budget tickets to make it successful?

Will regulations kill Airbnb in Costa Rica? QCostaRica reports that Airbnb fears that the regulations and taxes will be too onerous for many of the small operators for single mothers who rent rooms in their homes.