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Costa Rica hits record 2.6 million tourists



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Published on Friday, January 17, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff




Costa Rica welcomed over 2.6 million tourists by air in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023, according to the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).



The Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Alajuela reported over 1.7 million passengers, marking a 4% rise from the previous year. Meanwhile, the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Guanacaste handled more than 881,000 tourists, a 14% increase year over year.



The United States remains the top source of visitors, with approximately 1.5 million Americans traveling to Costa Rica, a 10% increase from 2023. Canadian tourists also grew by 6%, totaling over 257,000. Mexican visitors rose by 12%, exceeding 92,000.



European arrivals surpassed 428,000, with Germany (73,000), France (70,000), the United Kingdom (66,000) and Spain (51,000) leading the way.






South American travelers totaled over 126,000, with Colombia (30,000), Argentina (25,000), and Brazil (20,000) among the top visitors.



The country's appeal continues to draw high-profile visitors. NBA legend Michael Jordan, 61, was recently spotted vacationing in Costa Rica earlier this month.



To sustain growth, ICT has launched international advertising campaigns and participated in global tourism events like the IBTM World Fair in Barcelona, Spain.



Costa Rica is also improving its infrastructure. Automated border control systems, known as eGates, are set to debut at SJO International Airport.



Tourism remains a cornerstone of Costa Rica's economy, generating $5 billion in revenue in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Costa Rica.



The sector accounted for more than 2.4 million visitors in 2023.



The Costa Rican Tourism Institute, or ICT, is the government agency responsible for promoting tourism in Costa Rica.



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