Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

Significance

The revival of tourism will be central to Costa Rica’s broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving economic activity over the plan’s five-year time-frame.

Impacts

• The ICT plan will be complemented by a marketing push, probably targeting key markets in North America and Europe.
• Public-private infrastructure development plans will attract international financing and investment.
• The focus on eco-tourism is designed to align with Costa Rica’s climate change commitments.