Costa Rica bookings surge
Costa Rica is seeing a jump in airline bookings driven by US frequent flyers and a renewed appetite for eco‑adventure and wellness stays — experiences around landmarks like Rio Celeste are in demand as custom eco‑tours pick up. Travel operators are positioning ‘quiet luxury’ and wellness packages to capture the trend. (travelandtourworld.com) (traveldailymedia.com)
Costa Rica received 2,661,488 tourists by air in 2024, a 7.7% increase over 2023, with 1,779,529 arrivals at Juan Santamaría (SJO) and 881,289 at Daniel Oduber (LIR). (en.travel2latam.com)) Six out of ten visitors to Costa Rica in 2024 came from the United States, with U.S. arrivals recorded at 1,587,138 — a 10.9% rise versus 2023. (ticotimes.net)) Air arrivals to Costa Rica rose 12% in November 2025 compared with the same month the previous year. (blog.gettransfer.com)) January 2026 air arrivals were reported up 10.3% year‑on‑year by Costa Rica tourism trackers compiling ICT figures. (explorecostarica.org)) U.S. carriers have expanded capacity: American Airlines increased and extended service into Liberia (LIR) from Dallas–Fort Worth and Philadelphia while adding a seasonal Chicago–San José (ORD–SJO) link to boost high‑season weekly flights. (ticotimes.net)) Delta reintroduced a Detroit–Liberia (DTW–LIR) weekly route beginning December 20, 2025, operating with 737 equipment to reopen Detroit’s direct access to Guanacaste. (ticotimes.net)) Regional demand trends show La Fortuna experienced a 29% increase in U.S. arrivals over a recent 90‑day window, and Nosara recorded a 46% year‑over‑year jump as U.S. interest climbed during 2024. (travelandtourworld.com)) Industry roundups flag specific high‑end wellness properties and “quiet luxury” offerings — including Harmony Hotel (Nosara), El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Nayara Gardens and Hacienda AltaGracia — as positioned to capture rising wellness bookings. (jacadatravel.com))
