Visiting Costa Rica During the Pandemic: What to Know

Now that Costa Rica opened their borders on August 2 and have authorized 44 countries and several US states to enter, we thought it was time to write a post about traveling in Costa Rica during the coronavirus pandemic. If you plan on visiting Costa Rica during the pandemic, here is what you need to know. Costa Rica is not coronavirus free but they have one of the lowest fatality rates on the American continent.

Please be respectful of all laws, rules and regulations that Costa Rica has placed, regardless if you agree with them or not. As a guest in another country, especially during a pandemic, it is necessary to be responsible travelers and tourists.

Current Costa Rica Coronavirus Situation

Please click on this link, Costa Rica coronavirus to read the latest updates and statistics. Currently, the area with the most cases is the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) which includes San Jose, Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia. The government has been doing monthly regulations for the…