Costa Rica for meetings and incentive travel

a life style, an expression that conveys the state of happiness, greeting, appreciation, peace and freedom of the TICOS

A green and natural place...

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

Quick Quick facts 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.

Fact 1

Easy air access

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United States Delta US Airways Frontier American Airlines United JetBlue Airways Spirit Alaska Airlines Southwest Canada Air Canada WestJet Mexico Interjet Aeromexico Volaris Panama & Central America Copa Airlines Avianca Germany - Condor Spain - Iberia

Coming Airlines: UK, London – British Airways – Thompson (May) USA – XTRA Airways (seasonal May – August) LIR GERMANY, Frankfurt – Condor (Nov.)

Fact 2

Excellent location In Central America, bordering Nicaragua and Panama with both Caribbean and Pacific coasts Easy access from mayor USA and European cities.

Fact 3

Peaceful country

No army since 1948 In fact, 8 out of 10 ticos have never seen a soldier in their lives

We buy violins instead of weapons

Fact 4

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

Fact 5

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.

Fact 6

Many activities

‌and many attractions for your programs

Adventure activities

Fact 6 Committed to sustainability

Costa Rica generated 100% of its electricity from renewable sources during the first 75 days of this year.

Huge biological diversity “The most biological intense place on earth”

Fact N° 8

Experienced Destination High skilled staff to assist groups Natural attractions Reliable, safety and security

Nature


at its fullest!

Team Building options and all kind of activities

Unparalleled choice of venues, hotels and specialized tours for any program

Fact 9 Excellent business climate +250 multinational companies operating

Strong democratic tradition, economic and political stability Exceptionally talented and bilingual young workforce

Fact10N° 10 Fact

Quality of life

Costa Rica ranks 12th globally and 1st among Latin American countries in Social Progress (Social Progress Imperative, Social Progress Index, 2013)

Kind people!

family and friends are the most important ties in our lives

One of the safest countries in Latin America

‌and still, one of the happiest ones in the world

Meetings have a site in Paradise

Incentive Programs

Meaningful experiences

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

HOTELS

North Pacific Region

Hot spots: Hacienda Guachipelin El Viejo Wetlands Arenal Volcano Rincรณn de la Vieja Palo Verde National Park

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

Central Pacific

Don’t miss: Bijagua Waterfalls Carara and Manuel Antonio National Park

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

Central Valley

Activities Rainforest Aerial Tram Canopy (Zip Line) Coffee tours Museums Arts & Crafts – Sarchí One day tours

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

Rooms Meeting Min Max Rooms 300 5 35 800 229 9 20 1800 222 6 50 750 372 213 200 50

19 14 6 3

45 1800 20 1000 20 220 5 50

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.

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