Soccer Reasons

Soccer in Costa Rica is more than a passion, the 99% of population follows this sport and we live it intensely day after day. Costa Rica is one of the soccer Nationals Teams along with Mexico and United States more powerful in the Concacaf zone.

We have two very recognized teams worldwide, they are: Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa, this last team won the 3rd place in Club World Cup.

We have one of the most recognized and successful families in the country, the Wanchope Watson Family, and one of the most outstanding international figures, Paulo Cesar Wanchope, who owns a soccer club in Costa Rica at present.

Attractions of the Country

Costa Rica is located in the third position of the American continent in terms of tourism competitiveness. According to the latest Tourism Competitiveness Index and Travel the World Economic Forum, this analyzed 14 factors that make it attractive to develop the tourist industry in any country Some of the aspects to give a position to each nation for its tourism competitiveness are: public safety, environmental sustainability, infrastructure, means of transportation, natural resources and cultural affairs, human resources working in the sector tourism and the price of services.

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