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Costa Rica TV spot competes in World Tourism Organization contest

Costa Rica's singing animals are competing for the popular vote against tourism promotion ads from over 50 countries.

Ziplining, bungee jumping in Costa Rica should not be taxed, court rules

Tourism sector leaders are asking President Luis Guillermo Solís to refrain from filing an appeal against the court's ruling.

Costa Rican sloths promote tourism at Los Angeles building

The new installment of the Costa Rican Tourism Board promotional campaign “Save the Americans” promotes a contest to win trips to Costa Rica.

Coast Guard seizes two boats off Pacific coast this week for allegedly transporting tourists without permits

The Coast Guard is boosting surveillance after receiving several reports of small boats in the Pacific transporting large numbers of tourists without providing minimum security measures and without insurance policies. One company is disputing those allegations.

Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría Airport expands capacity with new departure lounges, boarding bridges

Airport administrator Aeris will begin construction on new facilities for cargo and domestic flights in the coming months.

Lawmakers move forward with $13.5 million bailout plan for tourism sector

If passed by the full Legislative Assembly, the program would restructure the debt of more than 70 tourism businesses and provide them with administrative consulting.

Costa Rican Tourism Agency Warns Of Impostors Using Its Logo

The Costa Rica Tourism Chamber, CANATUR, warned Friday that some businesses are illegally using its logo to sell cheap tours and defraud customers.

Tourists urged to help stop mistreatment of horses

“There are operators of house tours that approach tourists on the beaches or along roads offering horse riding at low, low prices. Tourists, thinking of saving money, accept,” says Katya Bader. “But the horses may be in bad condition, overworked or dehydrated, or they may have sores."

Costa Rica’s Guayabo National Monument reopens to tourists after flooding

Post-flooding repairs included tourist trails at the park's main entrance. Some sectors remain closed as park staff are still rebuilding some bridges that fell in late June.

Record low tourism numbers reported in areas under emergency alert

Heavy rains and flooding that caused a national emergency in Costa Rica also brought on record-low tourism numbers for Caribbean and Central Valley cantons for the month of June. The National Tourism Chamber (CANATUR) reported Friday that Sarapiquí, Limón, and Tortuguero were among those hit worse with cancelations.

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