Costa Rica welcomed more than 2 million international tourists during the first seven months of 2026, but the clearest sign of change was not simply how many people arrived. It was where they chose to land. Guanacaste Airport in Liberia recorded the strongest airport growth, reinforcing its role as the main gateway to Costa Rica’s northern Pacific beaches. For those heading to Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, the Papagayo Peninsula or other parts of …