Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe 50, Verano 2023
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Para entusiastas y profesionales de la industria del spa y bienestar. Proporcionamos información actualizada de las tendencias del spa a nivel nacional e internacional, así como noticias y eventos, productos y servicios, nuevos lanzamientos, experiencias de spa, oportunidades para establecer contactos y redes de comunicación, e información sobre la comunidad cada vez mayor de profesionales del spa en una industria creciente. Nuestra meta es reunir a la comunidad de profesionales del spa. Lee nuestros artículos y la revista en línea, responde los sondeos, encuentra proveedores y eventos, consulta la sección de contrataciones, añade imágenes en nuestra galería, sigue nuestro blog y únete a nuestras redes sociales en Facebook, Twitter y LinkedIn, sé parte de la comunidad del spa en México, El Caribe y América Latina.
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What makes Costa Rica a unique wellness destination in Latin<br />
America?<br />
Melissa: During the last few years, Costa Rica has made an effort to<br />
position itself as a unique destination to enjoy wellness tourism with<br />
a '<strong>Wellness</strong> Pura Vida' approach, offering solo, couples and group<br />
activities to enjoy nature, gastronomy and culture.<br />
What does Costa Rica offer to wellness tourists and what is its<br />
value proposition?<br />
Melissa: Our '<strong>Wellness</strong> Pura Vida' strategy seeks to position us<br />
as a destination committed to environmental protection, with a<br />
professional business sector working to ensure all our visitors<br />
feel like one more tico (a native Costa Rican) enjoying the unique<br />
essence of 'pura vida' (meaning ‘pure life’).<br />
Laura: This diversity allows visitors to enjoy many activities and<br />
interesting natural environments, from beaches and mountains to<br />
forests and hot springs.<br />
What are the must-do experiences?<br />
Melissa: Practicing yoga outdoors, surrounded by the lush greenery<br />
of our forests or with beach views, is something unique and different<br />
from experiencing yoga in a studio.<br />
Laura: To connect with nature while hiking in the tropical rainforest.<br />
Feel the health benefits of enjoying the thermo-mineral-medicinal<br />
waters of the Arenal Volcano. Relax on a white sand beach where<br />
the forest meets the sea in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in Nosara<br />
or Santa Teresa. Experience local culture in the town of Puerto Viejo,<br />
where diverse idiosyncrasies come together in harmony.<br />
How can we replicate Costa Rica's knowledge to transform Latin<br />
America into the world's wellness destination?<br />
Melissa: Each country manages its resources differently. Costa Rica<br />
has implemented a collaborative work process between the public<br />
and private sectors, which is fundamental to providing a vast array<br />
of activities and offerings for travelers.<br />
What opportunities is Costa Rica implementing for remote<br />
workers in search of wellness?<br />
Melissa: The Digital Nomads program issues a 90-day to one-year<br />
visa, allowing renewal for an additional year. The program includes<br />
benefits such as income tax exemption, opening national bank<br />
accounts, and more. For more information, visit: www.visitcostarica.<br />
com/es/costa-rica/digital-nomads-live-and-work<br />
Laura: Training staff and offering high quality and professional<br />
services are essential.<br />
What actions are you taking to promote the destination?<br />
Melissa: The Costa Rican Tourism Institute’s goal is to direct its<br />
efforts to marketing strategies to promote a unique sustainable<br />
tourism destination, by promoting messages and values that<br />
distinguish us.<br />
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