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Published on Thursday, January 6,
2022
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of State announced the upgrade in the recommendation for travel to Costa Rica from level 3 to level 2. The CDC has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Costa Rica indicating a moderate level of covid-19 in the country. "Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling." advises the organization." Unvaccinated travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness from covid-19 should avoid nonessential travel to this destination. If you must travel and have concerns, talk to your doctor," they said. The organization also recommends for U.S. citizens, before planning any travel, to review the CDC's specific recommendations for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. As well as visiting the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica web for more information on covid-19 in Costa Rica. According to the Tourism Institute, the improvement in the alert level for U.S. citizens to travel to the country brings positive news to the sector. "There is no doubt that this is the result of the good numbers in the management of the pandemic carried out by Costa Rica," they said. According to the institute, more than 1.1 million tourists visited the country from January to November 2021. This is approximately 40% of the visitors from before the covid-19 pandemic in 2019. Of these, more than 732,000 U.S. citizens visited Costa Rica. The institute established that all international tourists are permitted to enter Costa Rica by air, land and sea on the condition they meet the requirements established in the framework of the pandemic. This is in addition to visa requirements, when applicable. The government does not require tourists to present a negative covid-19 test, nor quarantine upon arrival. Tourists visiting Costa Rica are requested to abide by the sanitary protocols in place when participating in tourist activities throughout the country. Tourists who are fully vaccinated against covid-19 and individuals younger than 18 (even if unvaccinated) can enter the country without travel policy insurance. The only requirement is that the last dose of the vaccine must have been applied at least 14 days before arrival in Costa Rica. The list of authorized vaccines includes AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer, Sinovac, Sinopharm and Covaxin. Vaccinated tourists must add their vaccination certificate to the online Health Pass within 72 hours of arriving in the country. Unvaccinated individuals who are over the age of 18 or with unauthorized vaccines must purchase a travel policy that is valid for at least five days and covers accommodation and medical expenses in the event of covid-19 infection. Tourists can select any international insurance company that meets the following requirements: 1. Valid during the entire stay in Costa Rica (coverage dates). 2. $50,000 for medical expenses, including covid-19 infection. 3. $2,000 for lodging expenses in case of covid-19 quarantine. Travelers must ask their insurance company for a certified letter in English or Spanish. This certificate must specify that the policy covers covid-19 and must be uploaded to the online Health Pass within 72 hours before arrival in the country, to be reviewed and approved by Costa Rican authorities. Tourists should review the travel requirements before planning their trip to their respective country's Costa Rica embassy. ----------------- Is the risk of getting infected with covid-19 higher in Costa Rica than in the U.S.? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com   
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