COSTA RICA TURNED OUT TO BE ONE OF THE YEAR 2004 FAVORED DESTINATIONS , January 10, 2005 [source]

The increase of airlines which approach the country turn the peaceful country with its natural ressources into one of the favored places in the world and a destination for adventure and ecotourism. The airlines mostly approach the international airports. Those disclose a steady rise of touristarivals from the United States, Kanada and, thanks to the non-stop-flights between Europe and Costa Rica, also from this continent.

The magic combination of sun and beach, the volcanos, the wide variety of touristic activities, the infrastructure for a comfortable stay, the service of international quality and the “tico's” cordiality turn the country into this little, idyllic haven for vacacions with the tropical climate's vantages.

Those points are added to the promotional and marketingefforts of the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo. The institute invested 6.5 million dollars and supports additionally the privat sector in the regions priorised to archieve, that a larger number of tourists know Costa Rica and return with good reccomendations.

The respectable magazine “Recommend”, one of the most read magazines by employees of travel agencies, awarded a prize to the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo for the Latinamerica-wide best promotion of the country.

The minister of tourism Rodrigo Castro appreciated the effort, which was made in order to amplify the supply of the places, which are visited by the tourists and the approvement of the infrastructure of the international airports and Limón's port.

Costa Rica is known as a green country which protects it's natural ressources. It is a destination which stay in fashion since it is beeing promoted without any atificial ingredients.

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