Some folks travel to Costa Rica to enjoy the country’s lush cloud forests. Others go for the beaches. Some want to see monkeys, while others want to visit ex-patriot relatives who now make their home there.

Whatever your reason for wanting a Costa Rican getaway, Canadians now have one more way to get there.

Tucan Travel, an international travel company specializing in Central and South America, has just announced that they’re opening a new sales office in Toronto later this year. The company, which already has offices in London, Sydney and Cuzco, is looking to expand its footprint in North America, especially in Canada. 

"At Tucan Travel, every agent and their clients are important to us,” said Tony Perdomo, Director of North America. “The opening of our office in Toronto is an exciting step for a growing company.  We have had an office in Cuzco for a few years serving the North American market. With the opening of the office, we now have a TICO certification and also to become members with ACTA.  By taking this step, we going to expand our presence in the Canadian market and offer a better customer service for agents and clients alike."

To celebrate the opening of their Toronto office, Tucan Travel is also rolling out a new contest, where one lucky travel agent can win a two-week trip for two to Costa Rica. Canadian travel agents will automatically be entered to win every time they book a client on a Tucan Travel group tour. The contest runs through the end of May.

First established in 1987, Tucan Travel serves Central and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa and Antarctica.  The company says that bookings from North America account for approximately 15 per cent of all sales and that more than half of their bookings are made through the travel agent channel.

For more information, visit www.tucantravel.com.

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