The tourism campaign is the first step in President Carlos Alvarados's plans to reinvigorate the Costa Rican economy, in part through public and private investments.
The National Tourism Chamber asked tourists not to neglect the Poás area altogether, where businesses have been hard hit, many located outside of the security perimeter.
The indigenous tour agency will offer 12 tours that combine the natural attractions of the Talamanca mountain range with detailed explanations of the history, culture and lifestyle of the Bribri indigenous people.