As of September 22nd, Costa Rica is allowing travelers from 15 states to enter the country. Costa Rica has the most advanced medical care facilities in Central and South America and Americans frequently travel to Costa Rica to have medical and dental surgeries from experts. We’ve been told that many of the facilities in Costa Rica have more modern medical equipment than those found in many areas of the United States.
Costa Rica will feel much like being in the United States. You can use your credit card (Visa, Mastercard) nearly everywhere we go. You will have Internet and cell service “Almost” everywhere we visit except while we are at the Eco-Lodge retreat in the jungle along the river. We are intentionally getting everyone to unplug for a few days to help you get the most out of the learning experienc.
Costa Rica responded quickly to the Covid Pandemic and continues to actively update their plans for dealing with outbreaks. Because this is a moving target we will continue to monitor and communicate with each participant as the government updates their restrictions and guidelines.
Currently Costa Rica is requiring trip insurance that would cover expenses if you were to require hospitalization or a 2 week additional quarantine stay while in the country. We have great travel insurance options that cover this requirement and getting travel insurance was a good idea before the Pandemic. We expect all states to be allowed to travel by our trip in December but it is likely that a Negative Covid Test will be required within a few days of travel.
You should expect to wear a mask when you are unable to social distance but because of our small group size. In general Costa Rica has done an amazing job of limiting the spread of the Virus and we expect that to continue into the new year.
We will keep you updated on new information as your trip approaches, but know that you should feel safe and that our team and the country of Costa Rica is working hard to provide for a vacation where everyone will feel safe.
What it the trip has to be cancelled because of Covid-19?
We will provide a full refund for the trip if the trip is cancelled because of flights, hotel or travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance Required by Costa Rica to Enter the Country:
Travel Insurance is currently required in order to enter Costa Rica. This may change, but Customs is requiring proof of a travel policy that covers AT LEAST $50,000 of expenses and at least 2 weeks of hotels in the event you may need to be quarantined because of Covid-19. Our team has an easy to use Insurance quote and option that we can share with you. The price of the insurance will vary depending on your age and a few questions that are asked as part of the application. Because they are requiring a “Premier style” insurance policy to enter Costa Rica, the policies do tend to range from $300-$500. Unfortunately during this time the travel insurance is required but the coverage will be extremely useful in the event there is a need to use it.