Costa Rica increasingly popular with UK holidaymakers
The number of visitors from the UK to Costa Rica rose 6.7% last year to 76,173.
The increase strengthened the UK’s position as Costa Rica’s largest European source market, just ahead of Germany, France and Spain, said the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT).
The UK was also the biggest source market of visitors to Costa Rica in 2016, one year after the launch of British Airways’ flights between London Gatwick and San Jose.
Rob Wilson, UK Representative of ICT, said: "We are extremely pleased to see the continued growth of visitors from the UK to Costa Rica, helped greatly by the BA route.
"The green Central American country is truly making a space for those interested in unique wildlife and stunning landscapes. With these natural assets, we expect this growth to continue in the future."
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