- The English edition of the magazine lists Costa Rica alongside places like Scotland, Gabon, South Africa and Greenland, as well as Helsinki, Finland and Porto, Portugal, among others.
Friday, January 29, 2021 - In a ranking published in National Geographic Traveller, Costa Rica has been selected as the first of 35 must-visit countries this year. The choice was based on the unforgettable experiences of visitors to the country, as well as Costa Rica’s commitment to a sustainable tourism model centered around caring for the environment. The country’s attractions also include its incredible biodiversity and the fact that over one quarter of the nation’s area is protected in National Parks and Conservation Areas.
The National Geographic editorial team set out to select the best global destinations for loyal travelers committed to safeguarding the environment and enjoying natural wonders.
Costa Rica appears at the head of an extensive 15-page report in the January and February issue of the UK edition of the renowned international magazine.
“Do you want to get away? Imagine a country where a quarter of its territory is covered by national parks, a place where you can walk through the rainforest in the morning and surf in the afternoon. Imagine an Eden of adventure where sustainability was a strategy long before the world caught on, where jaguars roam the jungle, mighty birds soar through the sky and lizards walk on water before your eyes,” begins the article dedicated to our country.
It goes on to state that the country is Costa Rica, which is celebrating the bicentennial of its independence this year and intends to mark the occasion by becoming the first carbon-neutral country in the world in the coming years.
“Tourism is an urgently needed vehicle for revitalizing the economy and these publications confirm the work that has been done for years to position Costa Rica as a destination that is committed to sustainability. Therefore, it is vital to continue the hard work of helping the sector recover and ensuring that more travelers continue to enjoy our country’s beauty,” states Gustavo J. Segura, Minister of Tourism.
Costa Rica on the world stage
This publication in National Geographic Traveller forms part of the efforts to promote and position Costa Rica as an eco-friendly destination and as a sanctuary for reconnecting with the essentials of life. After months of pandemic, the ICT is undertaking these efforts with the support of its UK agency partner, Four Communications.
Over the second half of 2020 and January 2021, ICT has worked with 40 international journalists from major source markets and relevant media, showcasing the country’s tourism development model. Their publications have shared the essence, culture and idiosyncrasies of Costa Rica while highlighting compliance with strict protocols in tourism activities.
