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Costa Rica Convention Bureau

Paseo Colon, street 24 - 28 floor 9, no. 909

Why Choose Our Destination?

Costa Rica has an excellent range of services and infrastructure, from five-star resorts to one-of-a-kind boutique hotels, creative travel operators (DMC’s) with extensive experience, luxury transportation, multilingual guides and gourmet cuisine. Whether a corporate meeting or association event, our expert DMC’s, hotels and attractions have more than a decade of experience in the execution of first-rate events. Most major cities have direct flights daily to our two international airports: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia. There are nonstop and direct flights from Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. The diverse landscape of Costa Rica makes it the perfect destination to see once-in-a-lifetime natural beauty. Take a hike through national parks and volcanoes, float down the rapids of a river, or enjoy the therapeutic effects of hot springs. From surfing, to zip lining, to rafting, Costa Rica will get your adrenaline pumping. Although Costa Rica covers only 0.03% of the planet's surface, we are host to more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity. 26% of our land is protected by national parks and biological reserves that captivate nature lovers. We are a leader in sustainability efforts, which means you can stay environmentally conscious while staying in budget in one of the most unique and dynamic places on earth.

Distance from airport

  • Juan Santamaría Int’l Airport (SJO)

    11.18 mi. from city center

  • Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

    172.74 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Diversity of attractions and activities

The country’s geographical diversity offers visitors a little bit of everything, from mountain chains and active volcanoes to gorgeous beaches on its Pacific and Caribbean coasts. This incredible geography creates a wide array of microclimates, meaning that there is always more to discover. With so many sights to behold, Costa Rica offers a rich experience for your meeting or incentive travel.

Sustainable

Costa Rica is a world leader in clean energy production and practically free of fossil fuels. -The country runs on green electricity for 99% of the year. -Taxes on fossil fuels help protect Costa Rica’s forests. -Protected areas cover 25% of the nation’s territory. -According to the Happy Planet Index, Costa Rica was the happiest and most sustainable country on the planet in 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2016. -The country has set itself the goal of being carbon-neutral by 2021.

High Educational Level

Costa Rica’s educational system has a major digital emphasis, with 90% of schools and educational institutions currently offering access to digital technology. Some 44% of the population has studied at the post-secondary level.

Excellent Infraestructure

NUMBER OF HOTELS ROOMS Guanacaste: 6,900 Central Pacific: 2,200 Central Valley: 8,300 CAPACITY OF THE LARGEST CONFERENCE HALL Guanacaste: 800 Central Pacific: 340 Central Valley ( Costa Rica Convention Center ) : 3,000

Experience

Costa Rica has set the bar at the international level as a destination for organizing meetings and incentive travel.

Strategic Location

Costa Rica is situated in sunny Central America, with a variable and highly pleasant climate year-round. Temperatures range from 70-80°F (21-26ºC).

Well-Being and Quality of Life

An evaluation of the country’s public sanitation system ranked it seventh in the world in terms of its quality, as well as the best in Latin America.

Connectivity

Costa Rica is situated in Central America, to the south of Nicaragua and north of Panama. The country has two major international airports: Juan Santamaría International Airport, close to the capital of San José, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in the country’s northwestern Guanacaste province. Reaching Costa Rica is a breeze from the main cities in Latin America, North America, and Europe, with twenty-nine airlines offering more than 500 flights weekly. In addition, numerous daily flights connect Juan Santamaría International Airport with the nearby hub of the Americas, Panama City’s Tocumén International Airport.

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Additional Information

Deductions for U.S. taxpayers Costa Rica holds a privileged status for meetings organized by U.S. companies. Under section 274(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States and Internal Revenue Service decision 94-56, section 274 (h)(6), Costa Rica is considered to be part of the “North American Area” and individuals attending conventions, seminars or conferences and the like in Costa Rica can claim deductions for expenses incurred at those events. They receive the same consideration for deductions as if the event were held in the United States. For more information, consult your local Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or visit www.irs.gov/irb/2003-42_IRB/ar06.html#d0e152.com

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