Tourism in Costa Rica Starts 2026 Strong Despite Health and Security Challenges

International visitors filled Costa Rica’s airports in early 2026, signaling a solid launch to the winter season. Both San Jose and Liberia Airports reported high traffic from North America and Europe. Tourism officials noted this uptick follows a year of modest growth, with arrivals up just 1% in 2025 compared to sharper increases in neighboring […] The post Tourism in Costa Rica Starts 2026 Strong Despite Health and Security Challenges appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.


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