As of September 1, Costa Rica began accepting travelers from a few US states with relatively low coronavirus numbers. As of November 1, 2020, Costa Rica will be accepting travelers from ALL 50 US States.    

Travelers must provide negative Covid test results within 48 of arriving in country in addition to filling out an online health questionnaire.  Upon landing in Costa Rica, travelers are required to wear a face covering and adhere to protocols regarding social distancing, disinfection, and sanitation.  Travelers are also required to have insurance covering $50,000 of medical expenses and a minimum of $2,000 for housing issues due to the pandemic. For more information on insurance requirements please click here.  We recommend Allianz Insurance.  Let us know if we can assist you further with your insurance needs. 

Americans are not the only internationals able to visit Costa Rica. Tourists from Australia, China, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the European Union are allowed to visit under the same travel restrictions. For more specifics on your country please visit the official Costa Rica Tourism Website.  

Gustavo Segura, Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism, has been taking gradual and calculated steps in the revitalization of tourism.  Tourism is a critical industry for the Costa Rican economy making up about 9% of the GDP.  For more information on Coronavirus and Costa Rica please visit the Ministry of Health.  

As always, we at Amazing Vacations are excited that Costa Rica will soon be open to all of our clients and are anxious to help you plan your special getaway.