Child sex tourism refers to the practice of seeking a sexual intercourse with a child in a foreign country. This phenomenon encompasses concepts of sex tourism, child prostitution or commercial...Show moreChild sex tourism refers to the practice of seeking a sexual intercourse with a child in a foreign country. This phenomenon encompasses concepts of sex tourism, child prostitution or commercial sexual exploitation of children and children’s rights and it dynamizes by forces such as transnational organized crime, sex trafficking and of course, tourism. As such, child sex tourism is a complex and multi-layered practice, which should be taken seriously in terms of its gravity, notably in regard to violation to children’srights. In Costa Rica, a country renounced for being a touristic destination characterized by safety, nature and ‘exoticism’, child sex tourism is out of hand. The Central Valley and San José are indeed the playground of many sex tourists, mainly from North America, who seek sexual intercourse with young girls, exploiting their vulnerabilities and trampling their dignity. Child sex tourism is indeed a grave case of disregarded children’s rights, because it exposes the children to dramatic conditions. Attempts at putting an end to the practice in Costa Rica have been inefficient and impunity remains severe. It is crucial to remember the children are the victim of child sex tourism and should be the sole and unique priority while fighting it, because children should not suffer for the immorality of adults.Show less
