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 received 3.1 million foreign visitors last year, 4.1% more than in 2018, according to figures released by the government earlier this month.
Costa Rica received 3.1 million foreign visitors last year, 4.1% more than in 2018, and tourism remained one of the country's economic pillars, the government said Wednesday.
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.
