Sell Your Clients on Pura Vida in Costa Rica

by Janeen Christoff
Last updated:: 6:00 PM ET, Mon May 15, 2023

PHOTO: Hanging bridge in Costa Rica (Photo via DmitriyBurlakov / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica. (photo via HonestTraveller/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

People enjoying the beach in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. (photo via andipantz/iStock Unreleased)

Couple enjoying an infinity pool in Costa Rica. (photo via Fertnig/E+)

PHOTO: Mt. Arenal is Costa Rica's most active volcano. (photo courtesy of Charles Wollertz / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Sun sets creating beautiful colors in the sky at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica (NueCreatives / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Sunset surfing in Costa Rica. (Photo via JamesHarrison / iStock / Getty Images Plus) (Photo Credit: JamesHarrison / iStock / Getty Images Plus))

Discover Pura Vida

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The course teaches travel advisors about all the many ways travelers can experience Costa Rica. The recently updated course features information for all types of travelers, including multigenerational trips, wellness journeys, romance travel and accessible trips.

Learning Path

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The course consists of two chapters that introduce travel advisors to Costa Rica, its many regions, diverse terrain and sustainable practices as well as education on travel planning.

Introduction to Costa Rica

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The first chapter is an introduction to the country. It explains how to match clients to a variety of experiences in the country and introduces advisors to the country's regions, including its popular coastal areas and rainforests.

Sampling Costa Rica's Riches

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The second chapter covers the philosophy behind Costa Rica's environment-focused tourism product. This chapter also discusses different types of travel, including family travel, rural tourism, cultural tourism, culinary travel, romance, weddings and more.

Learn From Anywhere

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The course, available to travel advisors in the U.S., is online and can be accessed from anywhere. Advisors can access the course on both laptops and mobile devices, including tablets and smartphones.

Graduate Benefits

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Travel advisors who complete both chapters of the course receive a certificate of graduation as a Costa Rica Specialist. Graduates who are members of the Travel Institute can also receive Continuing Education Units and will receive information on receiving this credit once the course is complete.

Enroll Now

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Become an expert on all things Pura Vida as a Costa Rica Specialist, enroll at Travel Agent Academy now!

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