Costa Rica has been applauded by international organizations such as the UNICEF for its constant promotion of practices against child exploitation.  The “Code of Conduct ” has been presented over the years to the Costa Rican tourism industry in order to stop child sexual exploitation linked to the industry.

Although it is clear that not all child abuse takes place within the tourism industry, it has been reported that all foreign child offenders have been in fact tourists on business trips or recreational trips.

The Tico Resorts Hotel Company has recently announced that they have signed the Code of Conduct in which they have committed to the elaboration of internal procedures against the commercial sexual exploitation involving children.

Tico Resorts currently holds three properties within Costa Rica.  The Eco Lodge in Nuevo Arenal near the Arenal Lake in the Northern Costa Rican region, the Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa and the Casa Caletas located at Punta Coyote all make up the Tico Resorts properties.

By signing the Code of Conduct, Tico Resorts reaffirms their commitment in contributing to the Costa Rican ethic in which child and teenagers’ sexual exploitation should be addressed from all possible angles.

Tico Resorts has also announced that each and everyone of its employees will serve as protective agents with the sole interest of looking after and protecting all underage children.