Costa Rica offers safely and sustainably after reopening, strengthened by its quality tourism product, the variety of its offer, and the determination of a sector committed to the safety of tourists in each of its activities.
There is no doubt that the possibilities for tourists who decide to visit our territory are almost infinite, climbing to the top of prominent volcanoes, exploring deep forests that shelter the lives of thousands of species, or refreshing themselves in the warm waters of beaches surrounded by green vegetation and nature.
Those who visit us highlight the hospitality and warmth of the Costa Rican people; this is one of the main reasons they decide to return, for a second or more times to the country.
On the other hand, the high quality of medical services, qualified human talent, and specialized health centers make the country an ideal destination for tourists looking for treatment or medical attention. Statistics from the Central Bank, the Costa Rican Chamber of Health, and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute indicate that the country receives about 70 thousand visits per year for medical tourism and more than 10% of tourist income is from this type of service.
The study done by the Foreign Trade Agency of Costa Rica (Procomer), the investment in the Costa Rican health system, the political and social stability of the country, and the variety of services offered, from preventive treatments to cosmetic and wellness procedures, are some of the reasons why Costa Rica has the potential to attract this type of patients.
Based on our sustainable tourism model, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for the new travel trends and what tourists are looking for today.
Thanks to the Costa Rican entrepreneur’s protection of the natural wealth, we have built a vast tourist infrastructure distributed throughout the national territory.
A quarter of the national territory is under protection, and more than 50% of our environment has unique forest areas, promoting many ecotourism activities. Therefore, it is common to enjoy low-impact activities that reconnect us with nature, such as hiking or bird watching. Costa Rica also has an extensive amount of coastline that allows the practice of sun and beach tourism activities, such as surfing, sport fishing, or diving.
Adventure tourism is another Costa Rican highlight resource that offers many activities, from enjoying the views on the forest heights, doing amazing Canopy, or walking on hanging bridges over the treetops. The volcanic activity present in the country gives rise to natural hot springs that allow relaxation or therapeutic use as part of wellness tourism, another growing market segment in recent years. A high-quality gastronomic offer has resulted from innovation, professionalization, and the interest of some organizations in promoting gastronomy as a tourist product, which also enriches the tourist experience.
Our geographical location is very convenient, with excellent air connectivity with direct flights from major cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. These strengths make us a unique place worldwide: traveling for medical tourism, ecotourism experience, wellness retreats, physical and mental recovery, through reconnection with nature and the essentials of life.
For these reasons, we invite you to visit Costa Rica and have the opportunity to experience a unique adventure in the happiest country in the world!
Visit us and be Happy in Costa Rica.
Shirley Calvo
Executive Director
National Chamber of Tourism