The NATURAL destination for meetings & incentive travel
Quick facts
Area: 51,100 sq. Km Population: 4.7 million Capital: San Jose Main languages: Spanish (official), English Currency: Costa Rican Colon
Weather: Nice weather all year round Temperature in San Jose goes from 14 to 24째C (57 to 75째F) in Dec. and from 17 a 27째C (63 to 81째F) in May.
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Easy air access
Two International airports
25
host international carriers representing more than
400 weekly fights
More Airlines: BRITISH AIRWAYS, London / SJO - May THOMPSON AIRWAYS, Gatwick / LIR - April CONDOR – Germany – Frankfurt (already) & Munich (Nov.) AIR FRANCE – Paris (Nov. 2nd) XTRA Airways – USA (seasonal May – August) LIR
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Excellent location
In Central America, bordering Nicaragua and Panama with both Caribbean and Pacific coasts Easy access from mayor USA and European cities.
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Peaceful country
No army since 1948 In fact, 8 out of 10 ticos have never seen a soldier in their lives
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High level of education
Public education is free and mandatory Educational system is ranked 20th by the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014
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Good medical services
Costa Rica has one of the best health care systems in the world. Most of the hospitals are supported by the government as a mean to provide universal medical services.
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Many attractions
Adventure activities
Unparalleled choice of venues, hotels and specialized tours for anyone
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Committed to sustainability
Costa Rica generated 99% of its electricity from renewable sources during last year.
6% of the world’s biodiversity in only 0.03% of the globe’s surface
26% of the country is protected as reserves & refuges, national parks, wildlife refuges, wetlands
Huge biological diversity “The most biological intense place on earth�
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Experienced Destination
High skilled staff to assist groups Natural attractions Reliable, safety and security
Team Building options and all kind of activities
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Excellent business +250 multinational companies operating climate
Strong democratic tradition, economic and political stability Exceptionally talented and bilingual young workforce
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Quality of life
Costa Rica ranks 12th globally and 1st among Latin American countries in Social Progress (Social Progress Imperative, Social Progress Index, 2013)
a life style, an expression that conveys the state of happiness, greeting, appreciation, peace and freedom of the TICOS
Incentive Programs
Meaningful experiences
‌we have identified a wide range of CSR activities you can include in your programs
Congresses
Two decades focusing in the meeting and incentive market
Conventions
‌providing first class infrastructure, top notch facilities & services‌
Special Events
‌cost-effective services, full of creativity and joyfulness!
New Venues
exhibitions, concerts and more‌
upcoming venues
National Convention Center
Capacity Exhibit Hall Meeting Rooms 1, 2, 3 Meeting Rooms 4, 5, 6 Conference Rooms 1 – 6 Prefunction Concourse
3.000 1.253 268 10-20 1.100
Configuration 1/3 1/2 2/3 Combined 1, 2, 3 Combined 4, 5, 6
Costa Rica’s newest and largest state-of-the-art convention center At only 7,5 km from the SJO international airport and 6 km from downtown San Jose Bioclimatic architecture and environmental sustainability are part of its design
rooms and capacity
North Pacific Region
Facilities
Hotel Four Seasons Papagayo Secrets Papagayo El Mangroove The Westin Resort Playa Conchal JW Marriott Guanacaste Dreams Las Mareas
Rooms Meeting Rooms
Min Max
175 202 85 406
11 4 8 8
26 32 12 20
340 470 200 600
310 447
7 4
30 20
600 550
Activities Horseback Riding + Celeste River Golf + Tenorio River + Scuba Diving Zip-lining
Golf in a tropical setting‌
rooms and capacity
Central Pacific
Facilities
Hotel Double Tree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific Villa Caletas Los Sueños Marriott Parador Resort & Spa San Bada CROC’s Casino Resort
Rooms Meeting Rooms 315 6 52 201 129 67 152
7 3 1 1 3
Min Max 26
340
40 50 10 10 10
130 300 64 150 240
Activities Rainforest Aerial Tram Canopy (Zip Line) Boat tours One day island cruises Sea Kayaking Dolphin Watch Surfing Golf
rooms and capacity
Central Valley
Facilities
Hotel Marriott Costa Rica Wyndham Herradura DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari Real InterContinental Crowne Plaza Corobicí Holiday Inn San José Hotel AltaGracia Pachira Lodge
Rooms Meeting Min Max Rooms 300 5 35 800 229 9 20 1800 222 6 50 750 372 213 200 50 88
19 14 6 3 1
45 1800 20 1000 20 220 5 50 80
Hot Spots: Arenal, IrazĂş & Poas Volcanoes Aerial Tram Lankester Gardens Museums White Water Rafting La Paz Waterfall Sarchi Arts & Crafts Coffee Tours
San José
Costa Rica’s Capital city
National Theater
Special Venues
DMC´s With highly qualified DMC´s, OPC’s and suppliers, Costa Rica is totally prepared for your incentive programs and meeting. Let our specialized and creative members add value to your program, they will take your meeting to a totally new level…