https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/costa rica/ Costa Rica News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:35:45+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-beyond-the-beach-a-holiday-where-nature-takes-centre-stage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-beyond-the-beach-a-holiday-where-nature-takes-centre-stage/ With its decades-long commitment to ambitious policies to combat climate change and protect the planet’s natural resources, Costa Rica has long punched above its weight as a global green pioneer. Sustainability is embedded into every aspect of life here, from the extraordinary biodiversity (the country is home to 6% of the world’s entire biodiversity), to the protected cultural traditions and its commitment to eco-tourism, which is why independent tour operator ECT Travel has just added a 12 nights/11 days holiday in Costa Rica to its programme of gentle adventures in the natural world. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:42:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unmissable-experiences-in-latin-america-for-nature-enthusiasts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unmissable-experiences-in-latin-america-for-nature-enthusiasts/ For those who are passionate about the natural world, Marriott International invites travelers to discover the most authentic destinations across Latin America—places that provide a direct connection to breathtaking landscapes and unique biodiversity, now considered true treasures for travelers. Exploring mountains, jungles, beaches, or plains not only offers a chance to disconnect from everyday life, but also to discover local cultures, traditional flavors, and ways of living in harmony with nature. These destinations provide a holistic experience where well-being, adventure, and sustainability intertwine, creating memories that go beyond tourism and evolve into a genuine connection with the essence of each place. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:53:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-champions-ocean-protection-with-nasa-collaboration-and-ai-innova/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-champions-ocean-protection-with-nasa-collaboration-and-ai-innova/ Costa Rica is a pioneering destination in sustainability, renowned for its dedication to green travel, with the preservation of the environment at the heart of its tourism strategy. Its latest initiatives include a groundbreaking collaboration between a host of Costa Rican institutions and NASA to transform ocean monitoring and marine conservation. ‘De Vuelta a Casa’, or ‘Back Home’, is a new machine learning application designed to determine the origins of displaced seashells, a vital element of the Costa Rican ecosystem. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:20:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-costa-rica-is-a-paradise-for-watersports-enthusiasts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-costa-rica-is-a-paradise-for-watersports-enthusiasts/ Costa Rica is a haven for those who enjoy water sports. It offers both calm relaxation and exciting activity. The nation offers amazing beaches from the Pacific to the Caribbean that perfectly combine leisure with action. Kayaking on calm rivers or surfing amazing waves lets one appreciate Costa Rica’s aquatic surroundings. Water sports aficionados love this Central American jewel because of its perfect weather and great marine life. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:35:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tabacon-launches-legacy-of-regeneration-commitment-with-new-guest-experienc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tabacon-launches-legacy-of-regeneration-commitment-with-new-guest-experienc/ Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa has launched a ‘Legacy of Regeneration’, an operation-wide commitment to regenerative tourism that builds on its heritage as one of Costa Rica’s original eco resorts. The commitment demonstrates how the resort’s founding principles of environmental stewardship, proactive community engagement and wellness for both guests and employees are integrated into every aspect of the resort’s operations to create a model for luxury tourism with purpose. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:37:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2024-william-rodriguez-minister-of-tourism-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2024-william-rodriguez-minister-of-tourism-costa-rica/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:04:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-puerto-rico-and-the-mexican-caribbean-lead-2024-u.s.-winter-trav/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-puerto-rico-and-the-mexican-caribbean-lead-2024-u.s.-winter-trav/ The Caribbean will be, once again, one of the most sought-after winter escapades for American travellers, and three destinations will benefit from this travel demand, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and the Mexican Caribbean, according to the data analysed by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, part of The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-marriott-costa-rica-hotels-cut-food-waste-by-25-in-just-months-using-le/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-marriott-costa-rica-hotels-cut-food-waste-by-25-in-just-months-using-le/ Two Marriott hotels in Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belen and Los Suenos Marriott Resort – launched the Leanpath food waste prevention platform last year and have already reduced the value of their food waste by 25%. Sun, 18 Feb 2024 06:34:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-beach-hideaway-silvestre-nosara-hotel-residences-debuts-in-costa-ric/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-beach-hideaway-silvestre-nosara-hotel-residences-debuts-in-costa-ric/ Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences, a sustainable, luxury hideaway with beach access, opens today in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica – bringing a new level of luxury to the iconic surf town. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:29:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-cargo-celebrates-start-of-freighter-service-to-san-jose-costa-ri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-cargo-celebrates-start-of-freighter-service-to-san-jose-costa-ri/ Air Canada Cargo yesterday operated its first freighter flight into San José, Costa Rica, with its Boeing 767. The flights will operate twice per week. Sat, 20 May 2023 07:43:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacation-paradise-partly-due-to-disbanding-its-armed-forces/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacation-paradise-partly-due-to-disbanding-its-armed-forces/ “We have much more than just sun and beaches,” was the proud statement by William Rodríguez, minister of tourism for Costa Rica, announcing that his country, unlike many Caribbean states, has again attained its pre-coronavirus visitor numbers. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:06:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/envi-lodges-announces-its-international-expansion-with-a-luxury-ecolodge-de/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/envi-lodges-announces-its-international-expansion-with-a-luxury-ecolodge-de/ Experiential ecolodge brand signs agreement with The Islita Developments to operate ENVI The Islita, a new ecotourism project in Punta Islita on the Nicoya Peninsula Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:24:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-celebrates-20-years-of-connecting-tourists-to-guanacaste-costa-ricas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-celebrates-20-years-of-connecting-tourists-to-guanacaste-costa-ricas/ Delta Air Lines is celebrating 20 years of helping travelers discover Guanacaste, the Costa Rican paradise that features natural parks that are ideal for sustainable tourism and white sand beaches, and that give the destination a charm all its own Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:24:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/costa-rica-looking-to-build-on-nautical-tourism-offering-why/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/costa-rica-looking-to-build-on-nautical-tourism-offering-why/ New tourism minister announces plans to drive nautical tourism. Click here to find out why he has made this decision. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:01:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/worlds-leading-green-hotel-2022-0-gaia-hotel-reserve-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/worlds-leading-green-hotel-2022-0-gaia-hotel-reserve-costa-rica/ A luxury, boutique resort, located in Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica, is a 5 star eco-friendly hotel. Enjoy a tropical luxurious getaway in a spectacular exotic location. This is Gaia. They have managed to achieve an ideal blend of modern amenities and natural scenery for their guests to enjoy. BTN caught up with this amazing resort to find out why they won this prestigious award. Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:54:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-resort-costa-rica-enhances-its-wellness-season-experiences/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-resort-costa-rica-enhances-its-wellness-season-experiences/ As part of Wellness Season at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, the Resort’s culinary team is welcoming an acclaimed vegan chef to the Resort for an intensive week-long collaboration. Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:04:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-crowned-central-americas-leading-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-crowned-central-americas-leading-destination/ Costa Rica has this week been crowned the leading destination for travelers in all of Central America for 2022. The picturesque country – famed for its stunning natural landscapes and near unrivaled levels of biodiversity – received the much sought-after accolade from the World Travel Awards this week. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:52:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-stands-out-as-the-leading-tourist-destination-in-mexico-and-cent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-stands-out-as-the-leading-tourist-destination-in-mexico-and-cent/ The award for “Leading Destination” in tourism in the Mexico and Central America regional category of the “World Travel Awards 2022” went to Costa Rica again. In addition, the country was also recognized as the leading adventure tourism destination in the region, in what is known as the “Oscar of Tourism” awards. Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:25:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-becomes-costa-ricas-largest-source-market-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-becomes-costa-ricas-largest-source-market-in-europe/ Almost 40k visitors from the UK travelled to Costa Rica between January and June 2022, making it Costa Rica’s largest source market in Europe. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:53:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-appoints-new-tourism-minister/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-appoints-new-tourism-minister/ Costa Rica’s newly-elected President, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, has chosen William Rodríguez as the new Tourism Minister. Rodríguez will also head up Costa Rica Tourism Board. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:43:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-boris-marchegiani-president-gaia-hotel-reser/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-boris-marchegiani-president-gaia-hotel-reser/ Gaia Hotel & Reserve has been honoured with the title of World’s Leading Green Hotel at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Boris Marchegiani, president of the property, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:08:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-boosts-production-capacity-in-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-boosts-production-capacity-in-costa-rica/ Boeing has announced a new partnership with a Costa Rica-based maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to create additional conversion capacity for the 737-800 converted freighter. Thu, 06 May 2021 07:32:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-to-reopen-borders-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-to-reopen-borders-this-weekend/ Costa Rica is re-opening its borders to UK travellers from this Saturday, following their nearly four-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:56:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/segura-sancho-appointed-costa-rica-minister-of-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/segura-sancho-appointed-costa-rica-minister-of-tourism/ The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, has appointed Gustavo Segura Sancho to the role of minister of tourism. He will also step up as executive president of the Costa Rica Tourism Board. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:25:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-safety-protocols-are-costa-rica-recovers-from-covid-19-outbreak/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-safety-protocols-are-costa-rica-recovers-from-covid-19-outbreak/ The Costa Rica Tourism Board has unveiled a list of 16 health protocols to be implemented ahead of the reopening of some of the most popular hospitality areas in the country. Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:08:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-tourism-board-welcomes-uptick-in-uk-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-tourism-board-welcomes-uptick-in-uk-guests/ Some 78,562 visitors from the UK travelled to the destination in 2019 – representing an increase of 5.7 per cent on the previous year. In total, Costa Rica welcomed 3,139,008 worldwide visitors in 2019, a 4.1 per cent upsurge compared to 2018. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-amalia-revelo-ravento-minister-of-tourism-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-amalia-revelo-ravento-minister-of-tourism-costa-rica/ Having been recognised by the United Nations for the country’s commitment to sustainability, María Amalia Revelo Raventó, minister of tourism for Costa Rica, here explains to Breaking Travel News how the destination plans to go carbon neutral by 2050. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:13:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-names-latest-national-park-as-conservation-drive-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-names-latest-national-park-as-conservation-drive-continues/ Costa Rica has declared the Miravalles Volcano National Park-Jorge Manuel Dengo as the country’s 29th national park. The destination’s protected areas now encompass more than a quarter of its land mass, more than any other country in the world. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-papagayo-to-take-brand-into-central-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-papagayo-to-take-brand-into-central-america/ Six Senses will expand its footprint to Central America as it teams up with the Canyon Group to announce the development of Six Senses Papagayo. The Costa Rican property offers a new adventure for those seeking love of life and health in a private, eco-conscious and away-from-it-all destination. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-amalia-revelo-raventos-minister-of-tourism-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-amalia-revelo-raventos-minister-of-tourism-costa-rica/ Breaking Travel News speaks to María Amalia Revelo Raventós, minister of tourism for Costa Rica, during World Travel Market in London. She tells us how the natural attractions of the destination are putting it on the international hospitality map as well as bringing us up to date with the reopening of the Arenal Volcano National Park. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:25:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/poas-volcano-national-park-reopens-in-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/poas-volcano-national-park-reopens-in-costa-rica/ Featuring a new online booking system and new safety measures, the park aims to reclaim its position as one of the country’s most visited natural marvels. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:47:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steady-increase-in-uk-visitors-to-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steady-increase-in-uk-visitors-to-costa-rica/ The latest statistics released by the Costa Rica Tourism Board reveal that a total of 40,907 visitors from the UK travelled to the country in the first half of 2018 – representing an increase of 2.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2017. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:49:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/raventos-appointed-costa-rica-minister-of-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/raventos-appointed-costa-rica-minister-of-tourism/ The newly elected president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, has chosen María Amalia Revelo Raventós as the country’s new tourism minister. Fri, 18 May 2018 07:19:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-welcomes-opening-of-new-convention-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-welcomes-opening-of-new-convention-centre/ The Costa Rica Convention Centre has just opened its doors – a futuristic and sustainable 15,600-square-metre space located just ten kilometres away from the capital city of San José. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 05:33:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-connection-drives-costa-rica-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-connection-drives-costa-rica-tourism/ The latest figures from the Costa Rica Tourism Board indicate that a total of 76,173 visitors from the UK travelled to the destination in 2017 – representing an increase of 6.7 per cent on the previous year. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:18:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-airlines-peru-launches-new-lima-san-jose-costa-rica-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-airlines-peru-launches-new-lima-san-jose-costa-rica-connection/ LATAM Airlines Peru has inaugurated its non-stop flight between Lima and San José, Costa Rica, serving the Central American country for the first time. LATAM will operate three weekly flights between the two cities with Airbus A319 aircraft on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:33:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intrepid-group-expands-with-new-location-in-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intrepid-group-expands-with-new-location-in-costa-rica/ The Intrepid Group has chosen Costa Rica as the location for its Central America operations base with the aim of growing sustainable tourism beyond its borders. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:56:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-to-welcome-third-p3-conference-on-sustainable-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-to-welcome-third-p3-conference-on-sustainable-tourism/ Costa Rica is preparing to host a new edition of the prestigious International Conference on Sustainable Tourism: Planet, People, and Peace. The event will take place October 9th-11th in San José, the country’s capital city. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:36:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-tourism-board-launches-new-global-advertising-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-tourism-board-launches-new-global-advertising-campaign/ The Costa Rica Tourism Board has established a partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and CNN International to launch a new campaign. Sat, 17 Jun 2017 08:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/new-global-advertising-campaign-from-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/new-global-advertising-campaign-from-costa-rica/ The Costa Rica Tourism Board has established a partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and CNN International to launch a new campaign. Under the title “Essential Costa Rica. My choice, naturally,” the campaign will launch on July 3rd. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:05:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-sees-record-tourism-figures-for-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-sees-record-tourism-figures-for-2015/ Last year proved to be a record year for inbound tourism to Costa Rica with revenue from tourism up by nine per cent - an increase of approximately three times that of the country’s GDP which was up by 2.8 per cent. International tourist numbers hit an all-time high, with 2,665,608 visitors arriving in 2015 through all ports of entry - an increase of 5.5 per cent on 2014. Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:36:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-costa-rican-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-costa-rican-tourism/ Last year proved to be a record year for inbound tourism to Costa Rica with revenue from tourism up by nine per cent - an increase of approximately three times that of the country’s GDP which was up by 2.8 per cent. International tourist numbers hit an all-time high, with 2,665,608 visitors arriving in 2015 through all ports of entry - an increase of 5.5 per cent on 2014. Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:37:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-adds-costa-rica-to-long-haul-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-adds-costa-rica-to-long-haul-schedule/ Starting on May 4th next year, British Airways will offer nonstop flights between Gatwick and the Costa Rican capital of San Jose. Customers will initially be able to fly twice a week during the summer, rising to three a week in the winter, in comfort and style to San Jose’s Santamaría International Airport direct from Gatwick, on British Airways’ Boeing 777 fleet. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:52:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/golfito-marina-village-to-welcome-superyachts-to-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/golfito-marina-village-to-welcome-superyachts-to-costa-rica/ Developers of Golfito Marina Village & Resort, Costa Rica’s newest world-class yachting, sport fishing, eco-tourism destination and luxury resort property have announced construction is officially underway. The long-awaited project offers a unique location previously inaccessible to travellers seeking luxury accommodations in a truly untapped travel destination. Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:12:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-rob-harper-director-of-business-development-namu-travel-g/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-rob-harper-director-of-business-development-namu-travel-g/ Leading Central American travel company Namu Travel Group specialises in personalised, boutique vacations to Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with Rob Harper, director of business development to discuss the group’s recent re-brand. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-brand-from-costa-rica-tourist-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-brand-from-costa-rica-tourist-board/ The Costa Rica Tourist Board has officially presented Essential Costa Rica, the new country brand that Costa Rica will use to project its image internationally. The decision is part of a bid to attract more tourists and investors to the country, boost exports of home products and in particular technology, and differentiate itself from competitors. Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:42:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-hit-by-6.6-magnitude-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-hit-by-6.6-magnitude-earthquake/ A powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the western coast of Costa Rica, according to reports from the United States Geological Survey. The quake was centred about 38 miles south of Liberia, Costa Rica, at a depth of 11.8 miles. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/medical-travel-summit-to-take-place-in-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/medical-travel-summit-to-take-place-in-costa-rica/ ICT The Costa Rican Tourism Board is proud once again to be co-sponsors of The International Medical Travel Summit 2012 set to take place on April 23-25, 2012 in San Jose. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-tourism-board-launches-north-american-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-tourism-board-launches-north-american-ad-campaign/ The Costa Rica Tourism Board is launching its new advertising campaign in the United States and Canada, set to inspire American and Canadian visitors to explore the wide variety of offerings that make Costa Rica a popular destination . Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fears-grow-over-costa-rica-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fears-grow-over-costa-rica-travel/ The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice for Costa Rica following an increase in the number of missing tourists reported in the country. A total of eight foreigners - including one British national – are presently believed to have gone missing in the last two years, with some related to criminal activity. Tue, 31 May 2011 14:43:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060711133825250/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060711133825250/ An ecotourism pioneer, wild Costa Rica is a small piece of Central America spectacularly perched along the Continental Divide between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:38:10 +0000