In one of the country’s most visited destinations, cacao becomes the starting point for discovering Costa Rica from a different perspective. Morpho Travel Experience expands its presence beyond the airport environment with Britt Cacao Tour, an experience created in La Fortuna to bring national and international visitors closer to the history, origin, and transformation of cacao, with the technical expertise of Café Britt, a sister company within Grupo Arribada. The concept go

A new category joins the food and beverage offering at San José Airport with the arrival of Chicken and Fries, a Morpho Travel Experience concept inspired by Louisiana-style chicken. Its menu features bold flavors, a seasoned marinade, a crispy coating, and a juicy interior, bringing a differentiated option to passengers. The menu combines a variety of chicken preparations, burgers, breakfast options, and fresher alternatives, accompanied by sauces and sides. This range respo

The airports of the future will be defined not only by their infrastructure or technology, but also by their ability to create opportunities and build lasting connections with the communities around them. This vision guided Morpho Travel Experience participation in the Airport Commercial Forum 2026, held in Mexico City, as part of the panel “Airports and Communities: Building Bonds, Creating Value,” alongside Cassie Schoutens, Corporate Communications Officer at Princess Juli

A new collection inspired by the country's untamed beauty, created for travelers who want more than just a souvenir. Costa Rica has always been more than a destination. It's a feeling. It's the sound of the rainforest after the rain. The power of waterfalls hidden deep in the jungle. The calm of a sloth high in the canopy. The energy of the ocean at sunset. Every journey leaves a story—and now, it leaves a style. Our newest apparel collection transforms Costa Rica's extraordi

Recognition for leadership excellence was awarded to Adriana Echandi, CEO of Morpho Travel Experience, during the INCAE Future Summit 2025, where she received the Latin American Leadership Award in the category of Complexity Management. The distinction highlights leadership grounded in strategic vision, adaptability, and long-term thinking, particularly in environments defined by uncertainty and transformation. Presented within a regional forum dedicated to innovation and l

Leadership in times of transformation was the central theme of the Women on the Move Summit 2025, an initiative led by INCAE’s Leadership Center that brought together leaders and professionals to reflect on evolving approaches to leadership. As part of the program, Adriana Echandi, CEO of Morpho Travel Experience, participated as a speaker, sharing her perspective on leading through complexity, resilience, and purpose in organizational environments undergoing change. The ev

Local entrepreneurship took center stage through a collaboration between Morpho Travel Experience Chile and the Municipality of Pudahuel under the "Despega tu Emprendimiento" program. By bringing local products into the Plaza Chile store at Santiago Airport, the initiative connects craftsmanship and innovation with an international audience. Within the travel environment, each product becomes part of a broader narrative that extends the reach of local talent beyond national

Regional collaboration was at the forefront during the ACI-LAC Annual Assembly, held in Trinidad and Tobago, an event that brought together leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean. The gathering provided a valuable space for knowledge exchange on airport operations, commercial development, and passenger experience within a rapidly evolving industry. The perspectives shared during the assembly helped frame emerging challenges and opportunities shaping airport ecosy

Morpho Travel Experience expanded its commercial offering at Jorge Chávez International Airport in 2025 with the opening of new retail spaces that strengthen the airport’s identity driven and experience focused approach. The development brings together three distinct concepts Oasis de Sol, Rumbo Perú, and 24/7 Grab & Go, designed to respond to different moments of the passenger journey. With a total surface of 926 m² and an investment of USD 3.2 million, the project reinforce

Excellence in service was formally recognized at Santiago Airport through a certification awarded by AENOR to Morpho Travel Experience. The distinction reflects strong operational processes, customer service standards, and attention to detail within high-traffic airport environments. Quality, in this context, is expressed through consistency, efficiency, and the everyday execution of service across passenger touchpoints.

Commercial development and passenger experience were central themes at ACI Airport Day Martinique, where Morpho Travel Experience joined regional discussions. The forum explored how experience-driven retail concepts can reflect local culture while responding to evolving passenger expectations. Exchanges during the event reinforced the role of airports as experiential platforms within diverse regional contexts.

More than a decade of continued involvement defines Morpho Travel Experience’s participation in the annual golf tournament supporting Costa Rica’s National Children’s Hospital. Organized alongside Juan Santamaría International Airport and the Parque de Diversiones de Costa Rica, the initiative channels collective efforts toward children’s health and well-being. Year after year, the event demonstrates how sustained social initiatives can generate tangible impact beyond a sin

A new walkthrough retail space was introduced at Guanacaste Airport, enhancing the commercial offering for international passengers. Designed for the departure moment, the concept integrates different stores, premium products, local craftsmanship and convenience-focused categories. The space brings together a diverse assortment of products within a single environment, creating a unified retail experience that adds value to the journey and contributes to a richer and more en

Global trends in airport experience and retail were explored at the ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Guangzhou, where Morpho Travel Experience contributed a Latin American perspective. Conversations focused on how storytelling, entertainment, and place-led design are influencing the evolution of airport retail worldwide. The summit offered a benchmark for understanding how experience-driven strategies are redefining passenger engagement on a global scale.

At Morpho Travel Experience, we recognize education as a cornerstone of personal and professional development. With this vision in mind, the De Vuelta al Cole program was launched in 2023 to provide our collaborators the opportunity to resume and complete their third-cycle and highschool studies. The program originated from an internal assessment conducted in 2022, which revealed the need to support team members who had not yet finished secondary education. Since then, we hav

The Carreta Temple of Sarchí has been renovated to become a space that celebrates the cultural richness of Costa Rica. The new, colorful stained glass windows highlight the tradition of boyeo and carreta painting, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This transformation completes the enhancement of a place that now proudly frames the world’s largest oxcart, located in Sarchí’s central park, symbolizing art, creativity, and Costa Rican identity.

Our operation at CEDI Mexico now runs on clean energy thanks to the installation of 23 photovoltaic solar panels with a total installed capacity of 14.1 kWp. This high-efficiency system maximizes the use of renewable energy and significantly reduces our environmental impact. With this system, we will generate approximately 23,743 kWh of renewable energy per year—enough to cover up to 100% of this operation’s energy needs. In addition, it will prevent the emission of more than

Today, at Santiago Airport – Nuevo Pudahuel, the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held the Airports Commercial Forum, and we were proud to be part of a valuable discussion on the present and future of the airport commercial experience in South America. Our Administrative Director and Country Manager for Chile, Atilio Derosas Ugarte, participated in a panel discussion highlighting the importance of collaboration between VIP lounges and air

Morpho Travel Experience celebrated the grand opening of its new store at Rafael Núñez International Airport, marking an important step in strengthening its presence in Colombia. The inauguration brought together partners from OINAC, airport representatives, and the Morpho team, highlighting the growth of tourism in the region and the company’s commitment to creating memorable, culturally rooted experiences for travelers. Inspired by the color, joy, and flavor of Latin cultur

At Morpho Travel Experience, we support wildlife conservation efforts in Costa Rica. Today, we’re thrilled to share the remarkable story of Antonio, a two-toed sloth rescued by the incredible team at Toucan Rescue Ranch, and his journey back to the wild. Antonio was named in honor of our popular stuffed sloth toy, sold in Rumbo Pura Vida shops, which won “Best Children’s Product 2023” at The Travel Retail Awards held in Cannes, France. Antonio’s Rescue and Rehabilitation On