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Costa Rica’s Covid-19 Policy – It’s Official

May 15. The Costa Rica government has issued several decrees (Executive Orders) or Decretos Ejecutivos in Spanish, two of which have sparked legal interest in the subject of vaccinations and…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Travel to Costa Rica During Covid-19: Know Before You Go

May 9. If you're planning to travel to Costa Rica, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. Costa Rica…

Caribbean Islands, Uncategorized, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Vaccination

Tourists Arriving to Costa Rica Can Now be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 on Arrival

April 5. As part of an initiative by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), tourists will now be able to get vaccinated at the Juan Santamaría Airport. The health…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

In Costa Rica New COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Decreased by 20%

March 16. On March 15, the Health Ministry reported 1093 cases were recorded, 6 deaths and 708 people remain hospitalized, 2 in private centers and 706 in the public system,…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Costa Rica Authorizes Oral Covid-19 Medication

The Ministry of Health has notified the company Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp of the emergency use authorization for the drug Molnupiravir 200 mg capsules, which enables the company to…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, Regulations COVID-19

Costa Rica. Covid-19 Health Security Restrictions Now Until February 28.

Citing the recent increase of hospitalized patients and its impact on the medical system, the Casa Presidencial has announced it will continue its sanitary restrictions until the end of the…

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Latin Routes Sees ‘Unprecedented Demand’ for Costa Rica

February 1. Latin Routes has reported an “unprecedented surge” of agent bookings and enquiries for holidays in Costa Rica following the relaxation of travel rules for vaccinated holidaymakers. The Latin…

Central America, UpdatesClimate, COSTA RICA

Major Vulcanic Eruption in Costa Rica – It’s the Turrialba Volcano, Again.

Jan 18. Located due east of San José, Turrialba is just two hours from the San Jose airport yet feels like a different world entirely and that was never more…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, Regulations COVID-19

Costa Rica Driving Restrictions for December 20 to January 15

December 16. Costa Rican authorities on Wednesday announced the country’s Covid-19-related driving restrictions for December 20 – January 15 2022. In light of the progress made in reducing the levels…

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Costa Rica’s Biometric Passports: What You Need to Know

December 12. Believe it or not, we’re nearly in the year 2022. Every new year brings changes, and among other upcoming developments in Costa Rica, it looks like biometric passports…