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 […]
Tourism in Costa Rica 2026: A Record-Breaking Start to the Year
International Tourism to Costa Rica: Five Months of Sustained Growth Costa Rica began 2026 consolidating a positive streak in international tourist arrivals, with five consecutive months of growth and more than 653,000 visitors accumulated between January and February through all entry points, according to the most recent data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) […]
Costa Rica Recognized as “Best Nature Destination” at the First Edition of the Forbes Travel Awards 2026
Recognition at the Forbes Travel Awards 2026 On March 17, 2026, at a gala held in Madrid, Spain, Forbes presented Costa Rica with the award for Best Nature Destination at the Forbes Travel Awards, one of the most influential editorial accolades in the tourism industry. The distinction places the country alongside other high-profile destinations honored […]
Festival de las Artes 2026 (FIA37) inició con una noche de fiesta cultural en La Sabana
Bajo una noche cálida y un gran ambiente festivo el Festival de las Artes 2026 (FIA37) dio inicio en La Sabana, diez días en los que Costa Rica se transforma en un gran escenario cultural, donde la música, el teatro, la danza y las artes visuales toman el espacio público y convocan a las personas […]
Costa Rica Will Implement a Special Operation During Holy Week 2026 to Strengthen Anti-Poaching Surveillance
Special Holy Week 2026 Operation The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will activate a national control and protection operation during Holy Week, from March 28 to April 5, 2026. The central objective is to prevent environmental crimes such as poaching, illegal extraction, transport, captive possession, and […]
British Airways Strengthens Its Operations Between London and Costa Rica
Starting in October 2026, British Airways will increase its flights between London and Juan Santamaría International Airport from three to five weekly frequencies during the European winter season, which will run through March 2027. According to the airline, flights will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, in a schedule designed to take advantage […]
The Camino de Costa Rica: The New Star Destination for 2026
Time Magazine Turns Its Eyes to the Camino de Costa Rica The renowned American magazine Time recently included El Camino de Costa Rica in its “World’s Greatest Places 2026” list, highlighting it as one of the most compelling hiking routes in the world this year. In its review, Time notes that this coast-to-coast trail crosses […]
