Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica is once again capturing international attention, becoming the cover star of the June issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK).
The cover, in both print and digital versions, features a photograph of Punta Catedral, located in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the magazine’s featured destinations.
In addition to gracing the cover, Costa Rica is also featured in the main article of this edition, titled “Costa Rica: From Coast to Coast,” a publication that invites readers to discover some of the country’s main natural and tourist attractions.
The article presents a wide array of landscapes and experiences through photographs and aerial views of destinations such as Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano, the forests of San Gerardo de Dota, and Costa Rican wildlife, including a scarlet macaw in flight over the Caribbean.
The magazine boasts a digital reach exceeding 1.2 million monthly readers, according to estimates from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).
This is complemented by a certified premium distribution of 58,242 printed copies in the United Kingdom, further amplifying the country’s international exposure as a tourist destination.
Costa Rica’s presence in this edition is particularly significant given the growing importance of the British market to the national tourism industry.
During the first four months of 2016, more than 30,385 visitors from the United Kingdom arrived in the country by air, solidifying its position as the third largest source of European tourists to Costa Rica, according to ICT data.
The publication also highlights some of the pillars that have strengthened the nation’s international image, including its commitment to sustainable tourism and its recognition as the first tropical country to reverse deforestation.
Likewise, the report emphasizes the work being done by Costa Rican organizations to expand and strengthen protected areas, particularly in Corcovado National Park, considered one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
Costa Rica’s appearance on the cover and in the main feature of National Geographic Traveller UK represents an important international showcase that helps position the country among destinations of interest to international travelers.