Small Distinctive Hotels covers eight high-level hotels and respectful of the environment. Clientele is mostly foreign, high-spending. The “annus horribilis” of world tourism also had made itself felt in Costa Rica, down about 8% compared to 2008, the year that marked the record for foreign visitors to the country. But just as not all people are equal, neither...

Even when the economic crisis threatened to whip hard areas such as tourism, predictions of decline were above the actual losses. The first estimates of the National Chamber of Tourism (ICT) were a decrease of between 10% and 12%, but in late January was estimated to decrease by 9%. Tuesday officially announced today that the House 2009 closed with 7.9% less growth than...

To book one of these Costa Rica tours you will need to check out the different tour operators. This way you can choose from the best of Costa Rica tourism. If you prefer to know in advance what interesting information can be found for the different tours you can use the internet. Here you will be able to find information about Costa Rica tourism As with most of the Costa...

Many have asked if Costa Rica is suffering economically from decreased travel or investment and home buying as cash-strapped foreigners deal with world-wide economies suffering from high oil prices and other regional issues such as the U.S. home mortgage crisis. It should go without saying that Costa Rica is definitely concerned – especially with fears of a full-blown...

If you are looking for some exotic location where you can really have some great holiday time than, you should definitely catch a flight for Central America and head towards Costa Rica. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the Central America region. If you are beach lovers than you will surely fall...

2009 showed declining indicators, 2010 will grow 5%. Francisco García is rubbing its hands waiting for the second year of operation of the JW Marriott in Costa Rica, where he was general manager, record better figures than those experienced during the past year. JW Marriott, located in Guanacaste, opened its doors in crisis (November 2008), received fewer guests than...

Central America is one of the regions in American continent. Most country in this region was formerly colonized by the Spanish. Among its countries, Costa Rica is perhaps the most popular when it comes to tourism. Why not? It is abundant in forest and wild life, its white sand beaches is one of the finest in the world, its marine life is rich and beautiful and its culture...

Foreign visitors are the motor trade and property in the area but the crisis has expelled. Weak improvement is expected in the first half. Grows possibility of migration to the Central Valley to lack of jobs in the north. Not many months ago, the beaches of the North Pacific were synonymous with boom and a host of opportunities. The pressure to homes, the listing of tourist...

Despite the decline of nearly 10% in tourism that Costa Rica will end the year, the outlook for next year is promising. The National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) predicts a growth between 3% and 5% in the sector for another year. Juan Carlos Ramos, president of Canatur, found in a statement that there are indications of an improved picture Such as improving the U.S. economy. Another...

As close to Eden as you can get, Costa Rica with its pristine natural beauty is an idyllic getaway from a more urban lifestyle. For such a small country, the biodiversity found here is incredibly extraordinary and add to this the amazing plethora of exotic wildlife, and you have one of the most fantastic vacation destinations ever. Home to rich dense rainforests, gorgeous...