The Carlos Alvarado administration announced a de-escalation of the Covid-19 measures starting in March and April 2022
All posts tagged: Travel Restrictions
QR Code Updates: Press Conference
Another Tuesday, another COVID Updates Press Conference that we were able to attend. We broadcasted live a few minutes, and now we are summarizing all the details in this article. Recap of the previously shared changes Commercial establishments may choose a 100% capacity mode with the vaccination certificate as mandatory, […]
QR Code FAQ
After the announcement of the QR Code mandate and other COVID updates yesterday, we have received several questions. We have sent clarification requests to the Ministry of Health, and they have answered all of them, we understand the urgency and our team is committed to share everything we know as […]
COVID Updates and Mandatory QR Code
The government just announced the gradual opening for the last quarter of the year, there were several changes announced which you can find below in our summary of the press conference. Sanitary Vehicle restriction October From October 16 to October 31, the sanitary vehicle restriction will be from 10 p.m. […]
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber Declared Mandatory Vaccination
On September 21, 2021, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber declared that “enough global testing and monitoring has been done to declare the vaccines as a safe and effective mean of protection against COVID-19.” The same day, the institution communicated that mandatory vaccination for health workers is included in the constitutional laws of […]
September Restrictions and More Updates
I attended the COVID-Updates Press Conference today where the Minister Daniel Salas confirmed that the daytime vehicle restriction will be lifted on Saturdays and Sundays, but not only that, we also had the opportunity to asked him directly about vaccines for residents. Keep reading to get the official details from […]
[UPDATED] Travelling for a Vaccine
There has been much conversation in the ExPat community about travelling outside of Costa Rica for a vaccine due to the short supply of vaccines and slow roll out. Please read our update at the end. As is the case with just about anything newsworthy in Costa Rica, rumors and […]
Haven’t You Waited Long Enough?
A question for ExPats without Residency If the events of the last 16 months have taught us anything it is the cardinal rule: “Be Prepared”. I consider myself to be a good Girl Scout. I am the person you want to be on the quad ride with when the wasp attacks you. But […]
Approved Covid Testing Facilities
With countries like Nicaragua, Canada and the United States that are requiring a negative Covid test for entry – there has been a large influx of testing facilities popping up around Costa Rica. It is difficult to keep up with all the changing requirements and varieties of tests available. We have […]
COVID Entry Requirements Changed
Great news for those wishing to travel to Costa Rica! In the ever changing times of Covid, Costa Rica has now announced that FULLY VACCINATED travelers are able to enter without purchasing the insurance previously required. This change goes into effect August 1st, 2021. How it works In order to skip […]
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