In the Pacific port of Costa Rica a cruise ship route has been inaugurated which will cover the Mesoamerican coast and end in Los Angeles, California.
The "Mesoamerican Route" operated by Azamara Club Cruises, a cruise line attached to Royal Caribbean International, starts in Puerto Caldera, ending 14 days later in the U.S.
From a press release from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute:
Central America showcased itself as a sustainable tourist destination at the International Tourism Board fair.
The region exhibited its tourism offer by focusing on the protection of the environment.
EFE quoted Allan Flores, Costa Rican Tourism vice minister, as saying: "tourism sustainability certificates are good for the sector and help in mitigating the effects of climate change".