September will feature the return of United States tourists to Costa Rica, and it will also mark the reopening of Liberia's international airport for commercial flights.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a significant reduction in international travel, a trend which is already impacting one of Costa Rica's most important industries.
Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) have released a mobile phone application that helps tourists stay safe when visiting the Central American country.
Costa Rica received 3.1 million foreign visitors last year, 4.1% more than in 2018, according to figures released by the government earlier this month.
Tourism is one of the main engines of the country’s economy, the Costa Rican Tourism Board says, comprising an estimated 8.2% of Costa Rica’s gross domestic product (GDP) and creating 9% of its jobs.
