Costa Rica Gains Global Recognition with New Hotels Among the World’s Best
International recognition for the country’s hospitality sector Costa Rica continues to strengthen its position as a leading travel destination following the inclusion of two of its newest hotels in the prestigious “It List 2026” by Travel + Leisure, which highlights the best newly opened hotels worldwide. This ranking, curated by industry experts, evaluated nearly 250 properties […]
A Costa Rican sloth photo creates a sensation in National Geographic
A viral image that highlights Costa Rican wildlife A photograph of a sloth taken in Costa Rica by French photographer Emmanuel Tardy has attracted significant international attention after becoming a trending image on the platforms of National Geographic in April 2026. The image, captured the previous year, has been widely shared across the magazine’s official […]
Guanacaste Shines in Luxury Tourism: Costa Rican Resort Enters Global List of Best New Hotels
International recognition for a hotel on the Pacific coast A hotel located in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has been included in the list of the best new hotels in the world in 2026 according to the prestigious American magazine Esquire. This global selection brings together recently opened properties that stand out for their […]
Monteverde Biological Reserve Wins Latin American Gold for Regenerative Tourism
Recognition at an international event The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s most emblematic natural areas, received First Place in the category of Best Regenerative Tourism Initiatives at the World Travel Market Latin America 2026, held in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 15, 2026. This recognition highlights the responsible and sustainable management […]
Tourism in Costa Rica Marks a Historic First Quarter in 2026 with Record Visitor Numbers
Record Growth in International Arrivals Costa Rica closed the first quarter of 2026 with historic figures in the arrival of foreign tourists, according to data published by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT). Between January and March 2026, 959,738 tourists entered the country by air, representing an increase of 12.9% compared to the same period […]
Restricted access to Barva Volcano due to infrastructure works until mid-year
Temporary measure affects access during the week Access to the Barva Volcano sector, located within Braulio Carrillo National Park, has been temporarily restricted on several days of the week as part of a road improvement project. According to official provisions, entry will remain closed from Monday to Saturday during the intervention period, allowing access only […]
Why Costa Rica Is Considered One of the Most Relaxing Destinations According to Travel Experts
A top pick for well-being, nature and “Pura Vida” experiences Travel professionals around the world have consistently highlighted Costa Rica as an exceptional destination for relaxation and well-being. In a recent travel feature, multiple experts named the country as the number one most relaxing place to visit, noting that its emphasis on nature, slow pace […]
Costa Rican Documentary “Ojos Dorados” Nominated at Santiago Wild Film Festival 2026
Costa Rican Nature Documentary Gains International Recognition The Costa Rican documentary Ojos Dorados has been chosen to compete at the Santiago Wild Film Festival 2026, one of Latin America’s most significant wildlife and environment film festivals. Directed by Marco Molina and produced by the Zorro Plateado collective with support from Jardín de Lourdes, the film […]
Air Canada to Launch Direct Route Between Vancouver and Guanacaste
New Air Connection Strengthens Costa Rica Tourism The airline Air Canada has announced the launch of a new direct air route between Vancouver (Canada) and Guanacaste (Costa Rica), enhancing international connectivity and facilitating arrivals from the west coast of North America. This new connection offers expanded travel options to Costa Rica for both leisure and […]
Tourism Growth Continues in Early 2026
Costa Rica’s tourism sector is off to a strong start in 2026, with official figures showing a significant increase in international visitor arrivals compared to previous years. According to data released by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT), the country welcomed 602,960 international visitors by air during January and February 2026, reflecting a notable year-over-year […]
