Costa Rica’s tourism sector is preparing for a tough year in 2025, with projections indicating a notable decline. Early data from January and February reveals a drop in tourist arrivals compared to the same period in 2024, continuing a downward trend that has persisted for the past six months.The change in currency puts additional pressure on tourism businesses.
Although many generate income in dollars, expenses such as salaries, taxes, social security, and supplier payments are in colones. This difference in exchange rates forces companies to increase prices, which weakens their competitive edge.The government, on the other hand, attributes the decline to external factors.
Officials highlight the recent shift in U.S. leadership with President Donald Trump taking office on January 20, 2025, suggesting that the resulting economic uncertainty has caused American tourists—the largest source market—to postpone their travel plans.
They also cited a Simple Flying article connecting recent airplane crashes to a growing apprehension about air travel.As Costa Rica’s tourism industry faces these difficulties, key stakeholders are calling for urgent measures to turn the situation around and safeguard this crucial sector of the national economy.The post Costa Rica’s Tourism Struggles in 2025 as US Economic Uncertainty and Rising Costs Hit Hard appeared first on Travel And Tour World.
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