Costa Rica has forever held a strong appeal for Canadian travelers, offering them relief from long winters and gray cityscapes. Thousands of flights are booked every year, with over five percent of the country’s total visitors arriving from Vancouver, Toronto and other areas.

A recent airline addition now seeks to increase those statistics by making border crossing even more convenient.

Canada rouge now offers non-stop flights to Costa Rica, connecting directly to the San Jose International Airport and the Daniel Oduber International Airport. This allows North American guests to more easily access the country’s exquisite rental properties and coastal adventures without the expected delays or complications. 

The arrival of Canada rouge enables travelers to streamline the vacation process, reaching their destinations quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. The advantages are many, and the results are unforgettable trips.

Tourism is on the rise in Costa Rica. Every season brings travelers from across the globe, stimulating the local population and creating new opportunities.

Within the last decade the country’s economy has flourished. Vendors have adapted to the eco-trend and a wave of charter services, adventure tours and conservation programs has begun.

Lodgings have also increased.

According to Raveable, the Central Pacific region now boasts almost 1,000 individual hotels. This number reflects the area’s growing popularity and the overall impact of tourism. Through a steady guest presence, new hostels, hotels and rental homes now dot the coast, providing jobs and generating income. It bolsters Costa Rica and provides hope for the future.

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As of 2012 there are an estimated 13.1 million hotel and condo rooms available on the worldwide market.

According to Raveable, an international ranking firm specializing in airlines and lodgings, the rooms in Costa Rica are among the best.

The country, which is already famed for its spectacular scenery and deep sea sports, recently received a 4.2 out of 5 ranking for its lodgings. This number is determined by the quality of rooms, the amount of provided services, the adherence to health and safety standards, overall guest comfort and other factors. Achieving such a high score reflects how Costa Rica has embraced tourism. 

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Repeat tourism is a driving force of Costa Rica’s economy.

According to the National Institute of Tourism, 41% of the country’s annual two million guests have crossed the border more than once. An 8.5 visit average was estimated in 2012 alone.

This is an impressive number, proving that Costa Rica’s appeal is enduring. Travelers are returning again and again to the Central Pacific, taking advantage of its stunning properties, exhilarating adventures and coastal fun. This stimulates the economy and helps to stabilize local vendors and services - even when the population declines during the rainy season.

Repeat tourism will sustain Costa Rica for years to come.

Since 2003 Costa Rica has experienced a steady arrival of tourists. Individuals from across the globe are seeking out the country’s rich collection of coral reefs, freshwater canals and white sand coasts. 

According to the National Institute of Tourism, the Central Pacific has witnessed a strong increase of worldwide awareness and population shifts.

• 2003 - 1,238,692

• 2004 - 1,437,098

• 2005 - 1,679,000

• 2006 - 1,725,261

• 2007 - Numbers Unavailable

• 2008 - Numbers Unavailable

• 2009 - 1,922,576

• 2010 - 2,100,000

• 2011 - 2,197,565

• 2012 - 2,200,000

As the years progress, Costa Rica shows exceptional stability. Visit today to discover what millions already have. Book an exclusive Los Suenos property, charter a Pacific ship and set out on a series of whirlwind adventures!

Costa Rica is famed for its relaxed atmosphere and cheerful locals. The Central Pacific region inspires thoughts of sun, sand and summer nights.

It’s easy to assume that travelers arriving to this country are as equally carefree. According to the National Institute of Tourism, however, they are instead highly-motivated and highly-educated.

Of the two million tourists visiting Costa Rica:

82% pursued some secondary education.
45.8% obtained master’s or magister degrees.
5.8% obtained doctorates.

The majority of tourists entering Costa Rica have received some form of higher education, bolstering both the seasonal and permanent populations with dynamic and ambitious individuls.  

Experience what students and professionals already have. Book a Los Suenos rental, discover outdoor adventures and explore the Pacific today!

Canadians are chasing after the sun. 

According to the National Institute of Tourism, 5.9% of the 2 million travelers entering Costa Rica are from Canada. That’s an impressive number. It’s also one that extends across the entire country.

Of the approximately 120,000 Canadian visitors to the Central Pacific:


Throughout Canada a trend is emerging - one of Los Suenos villas, adventure tours and deep sea explorations. See what awaits in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica tourism was once defined solely by bio-diversity. Those who crossed its borders were interested in outdoor adventures and deep sea explorations. There was no desire for anything more.

Now there is.

While statistics still favor eco-tourism, the Central Pacific region is seeing a rapid expansion of travelers. The reasons for entering Costa Rica now vary, with individuals from across the globe flocking to Los Suenos, Jaco and beyond. According to the National Institute of Tourism:

• 16% of travelers arrive for business or professional motivations.

• 10% of travelers arrive to visit family and/or friends.

• 4% of travelers arrive to pursue higher education or job training.

70% of travelers still come to Costa Rica for its unique geography. That's an undeniable number. It's being challenged, however, by a new generation of tourists - ones who stimulate the economy and broaden the population in different, but no less vital, ways. 

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Travel to the Americas is at an all-time high. The global community is seeking out the western hemisphere, generating strong economic revenues and impacting populations.

Every country - from Canada to Argentina - has received a burst of profits and goodwill. In 2013, however, only Costa Rica has shown truly tremendous growth. 

According to the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT), the country has experienced a 7.4% tourism increase. From January to June 1,285,599 travelers crossed the border, nearly doubling numbers from past years. 

No other American country has managed such a leap. This proves Costa Rica’s rising popularity with travelers, as well as provides hope for a stable and successful economy.

Plan a Costa Rica vacation today. Experience the Central Pacific region, indulging in exceptional properties, deep sea charters and adventure tours!

Traveling to the Central Pacific was once a challenge. Deep sea sportsmen and eco-tourists were forced to maneuver through complicated flight plans and tedious schedules. Major airlines didn’t service Costa Rica.

Recent years have seen a dramatic change, however.

As of 2013, seventeen major airlines fly into the country’s two main airports: Juan Santamaria International and Daniel Oduber International. These venues allow individuals from across the globe to more easily access and enjoy Costa Rica. They also accommodate the near 70% of travelers who rely on planes to get to Los Suenos, Jaco and other towns.

Among the seventeen airlines that now enter Costa Rica are United, JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta and Frontier. This provides travelers with ample options, allowing them to better plan their vacations. Renting exceptional vacation homes, chartering deep sea adventures and exploring the Central Pacific has never been easier.

Take advantage of the sudden surge of flights. Seek out Costa Rica today.