This publication examines the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism, with a specific focus on Costa Rica and Honduras. It traces the evolution of this form of exploitation in Central America, outlines its root causes and key actors involved, and assesses its impact on child victims. The study further reviews the legal, policy, judicial, and operational responses adopted by the two countries, measured against their international obligations to protect children from sexual exploitation. This document may be useful to anti-trafficking practitioners seeking an overview of child sexual exploitation in travel and tourism in Costa Rica and the region, and of the international legal commitments guiding national responses.
Year of Publication: 2001
Author(s): Nancy Beyer
