Switzerland of Central America
73
The number of years since army was abolished in Costa Rica.
2,925,128
The number of foreign visitors who visited Costa Rica pre-pandemic.
27.44
The percentage of protected land in Costa Rica.
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Jaco, Costa Rica will open its beaches until 6:00 PM instead until 2:30 PM, according to mayor Tobias Murillo. Municipal authorities in Garabito on Costa… Read More »Jaco, Costa Rica Breaks with Government Again Over Beach Closures
After its worst year on record, 2021 is a welcome new start for Costa Rica’s beleaguered tourism sector. But how much better will it be?… Read More »Costa Rica Tourism Predictions: What the Industry Expects in 2021
Costa Rica flight/airline information update: Latest weekly update for flights and airlines flying into into Costa Rica during the coronavirus pandemic as of December 30,… Read More »Costa Rica Flight/Airline Update December 30, 2020
Costa Rica’s tourism industry almost died in 2020. It’s still on life-support, but getting better slowly, thanks to the efforts of thousands. Here we list… Read More »Who are Costa Rica’s Tourism Heroes of 2020?
Costa Rica receives its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country in Central America (and the second in Latin America) to do so.… Read More »The Best Christmas Present: Costa Rica Becomes the First Country in Central America to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations
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