Data from the Central American Tourism Integration Secretariat SICA shows a rise in European visitors to Central America and the Dominican Republic. Spain leads in bookings, followed by Germany and France. In 2022, these countries welcomed 21.2 million visitors. Compared to the previous year, this is a significant jump. By 2023, tourist numbers not only […]
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