The magazine also praised how the airports have treated their travelers, especially during the pandemic. "During this pandemic, the Costa Rican airports have gone above and beyond to ensure that travelers and locals will be safe and comfortable inside the country," they said. 

Costa Rica is safe and became a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers. "LGBTQ+ travelers are generally safe and welcome in Costa Rica. In fact, Quepos and Manuel Antonio are two of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly vacation locations in the world," the report said in the magazine. Aside from that, Costa Rica is progressive when compared to other Latin American countries, although it is not nearly at the same level as North America or Europe in terms of development. "Having said that, travelers in the community can be reassured that they will find friendly faces," they said.

Major weather events are relatively infrequent in Costa Rica, but the country is prone to earthquakes, floods, tropical storms, and hurricanes, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The country is also susceptible to cyclones and hurricanes.

Tap water in Costa Rica is safe to drink. There are no restrictions on drinking water straight from the tap.

Costa Rica is one of only three countries in Latin America whose healthcare systems have received the stamp of approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Costa Rica ensures strict covid-19 requirements for travelers entering the country. All international tourists are permitted to enter Costa Rica via air, land, and marine transportation systems and they must comply with visa restrictions, if any, as well as any other conditions imposed by the government in response to the outbreak of the virus.

The Costa Rican government does not require tourists arriving by air, land, or sea to show proof of a negative covid-19 test, nor does it require them to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Also, travelers visiting Costa Rica are asked to adhere to the hygienic regulations in place when participating in tourism activities throughout the country, particularly in rural areas.

Costa Rica has stricter rules for unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers. Tourists who have not been vaccinated or have only been partially vaccinated for covid must acquire travel insurance that covers their whole stay in Costa Rica. Unvaccinated travelers must prove that they have obtained compliant travel insurance coverage that covers their lodgings in the event of quarantine and medical expenses incurred as a result of the covid-19 disease. "This ensures the safety of both travelers and locals inside the country," the magazine said.

Most of the locals in Costa Rica are vaccinated. Travelers can assure their safety against covid-19 as over 75.1% of Costa Rica’s population is fully vaccinated. "Although there is some vaccine hesitancy in Costa Rica, it is generally considered to be insignificant," they said. For all intents and purposes, Costa Rica boasts among the highest immunization rates in the world. Also, the government is putting a lot of effort into encouraging its citizens to be vaccinated through the media and social media. "They have been conducting mass vaccination efforts in public places such as malls, as well as car-based immunization programs in some locations, in an effort to get more people to participate," added the report.

Recently, the Canadian talk show and lifestyle television program CityLine, recognized Costa Rica among the best eco-friendly travel experiences for travelers.

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