Updated October 27, 2021 The New Policy Begins in 2022 As of January 8, 2022, the following list of establishments may admit only verifiably fully-vaccinated people. This must be verified through a QR code or the printed vaccination certificate and applies to all patrons 12 years of age and older. Proof of vaccination will be…
Canadian Government Has Opened Flights Between Costa Rica and Canada As of October 2, the four Canadian airlines will return to Costa Rica’s international airports. This good news comes after an absence of seven months due to the Canadian government’s efforts to contain the pandemic in that country. The return of Air Canada, Air Transat,…
Blue Zones: The Perfect Environment for a Long Life How many people have you met who have lived over 100? Do you currently know of anyone who is packing a three-digit age number? Ever wonder why some people live so long while others live a normal life expectancy? We might have a little bit of…
We all need a vacation from the last two years. We need a rest. We need hope. We need positivity. Luckily for us (and for you), Costa Rica is home to the Pura Vida lifestyle. That lifestyle is all about rest, hope, and positivity. Even as people don masks and gloves and face the challenges…
Because Not Everyone Are Professional Photographers In the digital era, when it comes to traveling, photographs and videos are the new post cards. Not only are they mementos to help you remember an amazing time in a foreign country but they’re visual evidence of your trip you can show to your friends and family at…
What’s New as far as Costa Rican Official Sustainable Practices Costa Rica has been known as a haven of sustainability and conservation for the last decade. Each year, the country moves closer to its goal of becoming the first carbon neutral country in the world. Some of the notable facts about sustainability in Costa Rica…
What it’s like traveling around Costa Rica in 2021 By Kat Andersson I’m no stranger to playing tourist in Costa Rica. In fact, I’ve been visiting Costa Rica consistently for over a decade. I won’t lie; I’m biased. I love this country and I think you would too, given the chance. Unfortunately, the 2020-2021 pandemic…
No More Travel Insurance Requirements for Vaccinated Tourists in Costa Rica Updated July 12, 2021 As of August 1, 2021, visitors and tourists coming to Costa Rica who are fully vaccinated will not be required to purchase travel insurance covering COVID-19. This policy extends to both vaccinated adults and underaged children. This is great news…
Updated June 29, 2021 Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Erupts The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica erupted on June 28, 2021 at 5:42am. The eruption lasted 90 seconds and created a dense plume of gases, water, and ash. You could see the plume from several different volcanoes across Costa Rica. The ash…
Deciding Where to Travel in Costa Rica: Region-by-Region Guide For such a small country, Costa Rica has a lot of very regions with distinct geography, biology, and culture. While you could technically drive from the Pacific coast to the Caribbean Sea in one day, we usually recommend spending at least one or two nights in…