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.
The United States Department of State issued on Tuesday a travel advisory warning that visitors to Costa Rica should exercise increased caution due to crime.
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.
