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National Tourism Fair To Take Place Next Week

The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) will host its third annual National Tourism Fair June 15-18 at Paseo de las Flores mall in Heredia, north of San José.

As in years past, when the event has drawn as many as 80,000 people, the fair will allow tourism-sector businesses to advertise their products, discounts and seasonal offers to travel agencies and the general public, according to a statement from the institute.

The fair’s inauguration is scheduled for 11 a.m. June 15. For more information, call 444-3636.

 

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