Costa Rica Newsflash January 2021 #safetravels

San Jose (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) airports are OPEN since the 1st of August 2020.

Costa Rica is vaccinating its inhabitants against COVID-19 since December 2020.

Costa Rica is not requiring that arriving tourists show proof of a negative coronavirus test, and they don’t need to quarantine upon entering the country. 

Requirements to enter Costa Rica:

Completing the digital form called HEALTH PASS; available at: https://salud.go.cr/  

Purchasing a health insurance that covers accommodations in case of quarantine and medical expenses due to COVID-19 illness. This insurance can either be a foreign policy or one purchased through Costa Rican companies that meet all the requirements.

Making sure that you bring enough facemasks for the entire trip.

Hotels and attractions are open and operate at a 50% capacity.

Strict hygiene and safety protocols are in place and are applied satisfactorily.

The use of facial mask is mandatory in closed areas and common spaces.