Costa Rica closed 2025 with just 1% growth in tourist arrivals, lagging regional rivals. Higher costs, infrastructure limits, safety perceptions, and a strong currency deterred visitors, while Mexico and Guatemala gained travelers through lower prices, broader attractions, aggressive marketing, and expanding air connectivity from North America and Europe, markets worldwide.
SOURCE: Costa Rica Loses Tourism Momentum as Mexico and Guatemala Attract More Travelers BY: eTurboNews | eTN