Month: October 2021

Alert:New CDC Requirements for Entry to the United States Beginning November 8, 2021

    Subject: Alert:New CDC Requirements for Entry to the United States Beginning November 8, 2021 Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 October 2021) Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: New CDC requirements beginning November 8, 2021, that …

Costa Rica vaccine mandate: What we know

This story was updated on October 23 to include information of Costa Rica’s vaccine transition period – Tico Times – Thanks to Alejandro Zuniga Costa Rica has delayed its vaccine mandate until January 8, 2022, and established a …

Blue Zone Costa Rica: Living Longer, Living Better

Thanks Special Places of Costa Rica for this excellent article! If you visit the Playas del Coco area you can explore the mountains of Costa Rica very quickly with a rental car or tour guide.  Well worth the …

QR Code FAQ – UPDATE OCT 14, 2021

After the announcement of the QR Code mandate and other COVID updates yesterday, we have received several questions. We have sent several clarification requests to the Ministry of Health, and they have answered all of them, we understand …

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 Sanitary Vehicle Restriction Explainer …

Immigration Update for Expats and Tourists in Costa Rica: Visa vs Legal Residency

By Laura Gutierrez of Immigration Help Costa Rica Due to COVID, rules and procedures continue to change and evolve regarding travel and how one remains legally in Costa Rica. For tourists and those of you preparing for or waiting …

30 Reasons Why You Should Not Move to Costa Rica

By C. Howard from the Tico Times October 9, 2021 Over the years I have had the opportunity to observe first-hand thousands of foreigners who have relocated to Costa Rica. Many fulfill their of dream of living in …

Entry Requirements for Costa Rica, Canada and the USA

  ENTRY TO COSTA RICA   FOR VACCINATED TRAVELLERS TO COSTA RICA:   1. Complete the digital form called HEALTH PASS and available at https://salud.go.cr. You will be asked to upload scanned copies of your vaccination cards.  You will then be …

Costa Rica Sea Turtles: Where to Watch Them and How to Help

Thanks Special Places of Costa Rica for this excellent article.  Do you want to see baby sea turtles hatching on the beaches of Costa Rica? Your best bet may be to contact one of the many grassroots Costa …

5 Traditional Costa Rican Dishes and How to Make Them Yourself

  I borrowed this from Special Places Costa Rica – excellent property managers.  Such as good article I was starving by the time I finished putting it on the blog!   It was a simple dish — beans and …