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Costa Rica ecotourism and wellness industry growth

Overview

Costa Rica is experiencing a significant shift in its tourism sector, moving toward wellness and ecotourism. Initially, the country gained recognition as a premier destination for ‘forest bathing’ (shinrin-yoku), with National Geographic highlighting its vast natural landscapes as ideal for sensory immersion. This trend is supported by regional demand, particularly from Chilean travelers seeking sustainability and holistic well-being.

Recent data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) indicates that ecotourism has now become a primary industry driver, with 65.1% of tourists participating in such activities, surpassing traditional sun and beach tourism at 60.1%. This evolution includes the implementation of regenerative tourism models, such as those in the Central Pacific biological corridor, where initiatives focus on restoring degraded areas through native plant cultivation and scientific monitoring.

Entities

Costa Rica · Instituto Costarricense de Turismo · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto · Descubrí Costa Rica · National Geographic

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Costa Rica receives industrial awards and launches digital heritage map

    Costa Rica celebrates industrial awards for Green Valley and Savia, launches a digital heritage map, and wins international tourism marketing honors in the UK.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Costa Rica emerges as a leading destination for wellness and forest bathing tourism

    Costa Rica is gaining recognition as a top destination for wellness tourism and forest bathing, attracting travelers seeking sustainability and nature-based reconnection.

Sources

delfino.cr · expreso.info · observador.cr · revistaconstruir.com · revistamyt.com · sustentable.cl · ticosland.com · ticoslandia.com