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Gradual Recovery: International Arrivals to Costa Rica Increased in December

Costa Rica welcomed nearly 75,000 people in December, almost double the prior month, according to Tourism Board (ICT) data. International arrivals to Costa Rica tallied 74,974 people in the final…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Costa Rica’s Land Borders Restricted Until February

Costa Rica’s land borders will remain restricted until at least February, the Immigration Administration announced. The measures mean tourists cannot enter the country via a land border post. Per decree…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Southwest Airlines’ Routes to Costa Rica Remain Suspended

Southwest Airlines remains the only U.S. airline that has not resumed any service to Costa Rica since suspending flights due to the coronavirus pandemic. On its website, Southwest Airlines indicates…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID

President Alvarado’s message for the new year: ‘Costa Rica can prevail’

President Carlos Alvarado delivered a message of hope as Costa Rica and the world welcomed 2021. In a video shared on official social media pages, President Alvarado recognized the difficulties…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health, Tourism

Costa Rica will expand vehicle restrictions as of December 31

In order to deal with covid-19 infections this season and taking into consideration the saturation of public hospitals, the government will increase health restrictions. On December 31st a sanitary vehicle…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID

A New Conservation Project is Created in Costa Rica to COVID-19

“Hugo Santa Cruz” is in the Central American rainforest along the Paso de Las Lapas Biological Corridor, an area near the Pacific coast that converges with the mountainous foothills of…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Costa Rica: The Anti-Healthcare Effect of COVID-19

Despite a public education effort of the Ministry of Health for patients to keep their scheduled medical appointments and procedures, the reality is that like everywhere else in the world,…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Economy

Costa Rica: Economic Forecasts for 2021 Shows Slight Improvement

The economic shock of this 2020 will be slightly less than initially expected, as revealed by the Central Bank this weekend. Such minor deterioration will allow the initial 2021 forecasts…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health, Tourism

Costa Rica Eases Entry Requirements

As from this Monday, October 26, Costa Rica no longer requires inbound passengers to show proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19. The only two requirements for entry are:…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, Health, Tourism

As of Oct 26, NEGATIVE Covid-19 TESTS NO LONGER REQUIRED for TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA

Gustavo Segura, Minister of Tourism, assured last Thursday that the country has taken bold steps in an effort to shore up the tourism sector. With a view towards reactivation of…