Costa Rica has again become a destination for celebrities from the world of TV, cinema, music and sports.


One among them is Victor Wembanyama, nicknamed "Wemby,"  a French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and also a member of the French national team, with whom he won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.


The 20-year-old player came to the country on Thursday, August 14, according to public information from the General Directorate of Migration.


Fans of the 7'4 ft athlete have uploaded photos on social media during his vacation to Costa Rica's famed Manuel Antonio Beach in Puntarenas Province.

Following a historic new season in the NBA, Wembanyama was named the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year and became the first rookie to be ever named to the All-Defensive First Team.

Wembanyama is one of many celebrities who have vacationed in Costa Rica. Kevin Hart, a comedian from the United States, recently spent his holiday in the "pura vida" country.

Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in Costa Rica. Approximately 1.5 million tourists arrived in the country via air as of June, representing a 14% rise over the same period in 2023.

The country reported a new tourism record reached in 2023, with more than 2,4 million travelers.

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