The main destination for adventure, Costa Rica is also growing as a destination for tourists seeking activities in the wellness sector.
Demand for services such as pilates, meditation, relaxation, yoga, hot springs, healthy eating and fitness is growing worldwide and is becoming established as a trend to be considered by the tourism industry.
In Costa Rica there are between 40 and 70 thousand tourists arriving in the country every year looking for wellness activities.
The country will host the adventure sports event in November 2013, with the participation of 360 contestants.
Costa Rica has been selected for the first time to host the world sports event ‘Adventure Race World Championship 2013’, which will be held in early November of next year.
Some 360 participants in total, organized into teams of 4 will compete in events such as rafting, kayaking, mountain biking and other sports on a journey of 700 km, reported Incentivetravel.co.uk.