TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
SECTOR
Costa Rica: Investment in Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure
A stable and sustainable environment that drives the development of tourism projects, with access to skilled talent, tax incentives, and growing international demand.
Why Costa Rica?
Key Facts
The Economic Impact and Performance of the Sector
- 8.2% of GDP from tourism (direct and indirect impact).
- 2.9 million visitors in 2025.
- 12.2 nights per visitor on average.
- 30% of tourists are repeat visitors.
- 21% of the economically active population is employed in the sector.
Sustainability, the Environment, and International Positioning
- More than 99% of electricity from renewable sources.
- 59% of the country is covered by forest.
- 6.5% of the world’s biodiversity is found in the country.
- More than 150 protected wilderness areas.
- Internationally recognized high-end tourism (Michelin Guide).
Invest in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has an investment guide that provides a detailed overview of the investment environment in the country’s tourism infrastructure sector, highlighting its competitive advantages and opportunities for developing new tourism projects.
Stability and the Rule of Law
Political Stability
Ranked 2nd in Latin America for overall political stability.
Rule of Law
Secured the #2 spot in Latin America (World Justice Project).
Peace and Stability
77 years without a standing army—a testament to our institutional stability and unwavering focus on economic development.
Democracy
Ranked 2nd in Latin America
The Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
WHY INVEST
IN THIS SECTOR?
Stability, leadership in sustainable tourism, and growing international demand for high-value experiences position the country as a solid platform for developing profitable, long-term tourism infrastructure projects.
