This Is the No. 1 Trending Destination for 2026-and It Has Rainforest Hikes and Pristine Beaches

"For its 2026 trends report, Skyscanner examined which destinations saw the biggest year-over-year increase in search interest, compiling a list of the top 10 locations with the most growth. The travel search engine looked at flight searches from January 2025 to June 2025 compared to searches from the same period in 2024. The No. 1 trending destination is Limón, Costa Rica, with a head-spinning 289 percent increase from 2024 to 2025."

"Limón, the province's capital city of the same name, is one of the country's most culturally diverse areas, with Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and influences from a variety of other immigrant groups create a unique, vibrant community. Guests should come hungry for aromatic cuisines featuring strong spices and coconut milk, a tapestry of live music, and sunset cocktails at laid-back bars. To experience the city's culture at its most pulsating, visit during the annual Carnaval de Limón in October."

"Remote Tortuguero National Park is an enchanting eco-tourism destination. Only accessible by boat or plane, the park consists of canals, rainforests, and lagoons that are home to manatees, jaguars, and countless other wildlife species. It's also a crucial area for sea turtle nesting. Between June and October, visitors accompanied by licensed guides can take nighttime excursions to the 20 miles of protected coastline where young turtles start their lives."

Skyscanner compared flight searches from January to June 2025 with the same period in 2024 and found Limón, Costa Rica, surged 289 percent in search interest. Limón province hugs Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast and offers white-sand beaches, wildlife refuges, and volcanic landscapes. Multicultural influences create a vibrant Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and immigrant community known for calypso music, island cuisine with strong spices and coconut milk, and lively bars. Carnaval de Limón in October showcases local culture. Nearby Tortuguero National Park, accessible only by boat or plane, features canals, rainforests, manatees, jaguars, and crucial sea turtle nesting sites with guided nighttime excursions from June to October.

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