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…
Ziplining in Costa Rica is one of the most popular activities our travelers enjoy. It’s the kind of activity that fulfills the adrenaline-junkie needs of our adventure tourists, while still being safe and secure enough for families to enjoy. The activity of flying through, or above, the trees on a zipline is called canopy locally…
A Foodie’s Guide to Where to Eat in San Jose, Costa Rica If you’re like me, then one of the first things you research when arriving to a new country is where to eat. We all search online and on social media for the best places to eat, knowing the locals know best. It’s true.…
Updated July 14, 2021 9 Things you can still do in Costa Rica and 3 Restrictions If you’re reading this right now, then you’re probably one of the following people: You’re preparing to travel to Costa Rica and want to know what the most recent restrictions are in the country. You’re shopping the global market…
COVID-19 tests in the airport are now a reality in Costa Rica. Most recently, a laboratory was put in just under half a mile from the main international terminal of the Juan Santamaria Airport. In April, the Daniel Oduber International Airport welcomed a new laboratory in their already award-winning airport. This advancement is thanks to…
We all know 2021 vacations call for a different kind of suitcase packing. Here’s our advice on what to pack for your trip to Costa Rica in the new age of travel and tourism. What to Pack: Clothing Note: This is a list of what to pack on your vacation with recommendations of how many…
Updated July 14, 2021 At Camino Travel, we have always encouraged our passengers to get travel insurance before traveling to Costa Rica. Now that COVID-19 is a reality, travel insurance is not just a recommendation, but a necessity. Find here five powerful reasons why travel insurance is so crucial, now and in the future. 1.…