Costa Rica’s first quarter of 2026 surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic arrival levels for the first time, signaling a full demand recovery

Costa Rica tourist arrivals rise 7.8% in H1 2026, with Q1 beating 2019 levels for the first time. A 32% Canadian surge and June slowdown collide with a 20% colón spike.

Costa Rica’s first quarter of 2026 surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic arrival levels for the first time, signaling a full demand recovery