Unlock Costa Rica: The Specialist Program for Travel Advisors

by Eraine Wessler
Last updated:: 7:00 PM ET, Fri April 17, 2026

Costa Rica (Courtesy of The Costa Rica Tourism Board)

Hike in Costa Rica (Photo Credit: Galyna Andrushko/Adobe Stock)

Playa Conchal in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Thomas)

The famous blue river adventure park in Guanacaste (Photo Credit: Goway/cris/ Adobe Stock)

Surfing (photo courtesy Costa Rica Tourism Board)

Ziplining in Costa Rica (photo via Costa Rica Tourism Board)

The Catarata del Toro waterfall in Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica. (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Nick Fox)

Sell 'Pura Vida'

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Discover how to sell Costa Rica's “pura vida" to your clients, from golden beaches and fish-filled waters to mystical rainforests and majestic volcanoes with Travel Agent Academy’s Costa Rica Specialist Program.

Two-Chapter Program

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This streamlined two-chapter program gives U.S. travel advisors everything they need to book Costa Rica vacations for any type of traveler with confidence.

Sell Unique Experiences

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Learn the ins and outs of wellness travel, including unique experiences such as Forest Baths and Earthing set against Costa Rica's breathtaking natural backdrop.

Stunning Biodiversity

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From sloths to toucans, get to know Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity and use it to wow clients who crave authentic wildlife encounters.

Make It Unforgettable

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Whether your clients want to surf, zipline, dive, hike or kayak, you will know exactly where to send them and how to make it unforgettable.

Dream Costa Rica Experiences

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Explore travel niches, including family getaways, romantic escapes, rural tourism and accessible travel so you can match every client to their dream Costa Rica experience.

Become a Costa Rica Specialist Today!

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Graduates earn a Costa Rica Specialist certificate plus Continuing Education Units through The Travel Institute—a powerful credential to grow your business. Sign up and start your own Costa Rica journey today!

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