This was pointed out by Tourism Minister Carlos Benavides and the President of the Costa Rican Hotel Chamber, Pablo Solano, during the celebration of World Tourism Day.

Sergio Arce, from Nacion.com, published some comments from Mr. Solano, "excessive procedures to develop new projects, coupled with legal uncertainty ... As beautiful and attractive as we are, internal tourist travel becomes uncomfortable and this detracts from the experience and enjoyment the country offers."

Source: Nacion.com

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