IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL & the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible
Accessible travel in Costa Rica did not happen by chance. It exists because it was intentionally created, implemented, and sustained.
Throughout 2025, IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL, working hand in hand with the non-profit Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible, demonstrated that accessible tourism is not a niche product — it is a professional standard that benefits travelers, communities, and destinations alike.
Together, the private and non-profit sectors proved that real inclusion requires both execution and ecosystem change.
Making Dreams Come True — At Scale
In 2025 alone, IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL made travel dreams come true for more than 1,500 people, including travelers with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, older adults, children, and multigenerational families.
Each journey was designed with:
- Autonomy
- Safety
- Dignity
- Real, verified accessibility
From wheelchair-accessible beaches and mangrove boat tours to rainforest experiences, wildlife encounters, cultural visits, and fully supported private itineraries, IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL did not adapt travel — it created accessible travel from the ground up.
Accessible travel in Costa Rica exists because someone chose to build it — itinerary by itinerary, provider by provider.
International Recognition & Global Visibility
2025 marked a year of international acknowledgment for Costa Rica’s accessible tourism model.
IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL was recognized by international media and platforms as a benchmark for accessible travel, amplifying Costa Rica’s story worldwide and validating years of on-the-ground work by a family-led company that chose inclusion as its core business model.
This recognition did more than celebrate success — it positioned Costa Rica as a destination capable of welcoming all travelers with professionalism and care.
Why the NGO Matters: You Cannot Do This Alone
While IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL delivers accessible travel experiences directly to travelers, systemic change requires collaboration.
That is where the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible plays a critical role.
Throughout 2025, the NGO strengthened Costa Rica’s accessibility ecosystem by acting as a connector and catalyst, working with:
- Tourism businesses
- Municipalities
- Communities
- Public institutions
- Private companies
Key actions included:
- Training and awareness programs on inclusive service and universal design
- Verification and continuous improvement processes that go beyond legal compliance
- Strategic public-private partnerships to scale impact nationally
The NGO ensured that accessibility was not isolated to individual trips, but embedded into the destination itself.
DONATAPA: Circular Economy Meets Accessibility
One of the most tangible examples of this collaboration is DONATAPA, a program that transforms plastic waste into accessible beach infrastructure.
In 2025, DONATAPA reached:
- 17 accessible coastal points
- Expanded community engagement
- Demonstrated that environmental responsibility and social inclusion can advance together
Accessible tourism became a lived experience — not only for travelers, but for local communities protecting their beaches while opening them to everyone.
2025 Milestones at a Glance
2025 in Review: How Accessible Travel Became a Reality in Costa Rica
- More than 1,500 people traveled accessibly with IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL
- International awards and media recognition for accessible tourism leadership
- Expansion of accessible beaches through circular-economy solutions
- Strengthened national training and verification standards
- New partnerships across communities, municipalities, and the private sector
- A growing portfolio of verified, real-world accessible experiences nationwide
Why This Matters
Accessible tourism is good tourism. When destinations design for inclusion:
- Travelers gain confidence and independence
- Businesses improve quality and competitiveness
- Communities generate dignified economic impact
- The environment benefits from sustainable, circular solutions
In 2025, IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL did not simply sell trips — it offered belonging.
And together with the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible, it ensured that belonging extended beyond individual travelers to the destination itself.
Looking Ahead
As 2025 closed, the mission remained clear:
To keep raising the bar.
To keep collaborating across sectors.
To keep proving that accessible travel is not an exception — it is the future.
With purpose, professionalism, and heart, IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL and the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible will continue leading Costa Rica’s path toward being a destination for all people.
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