Have you ever tried ‘speckled rooster’? It’s the national dish of Costa Rica, and not what you’re possibly thinking. In Spanish, ‘speckled rooster’ is gallo pinto, and many Costa Ricans religiously eat it for breakfast. It is one of the many appetizing dishes on offer
Great news for those wishing to travel to Costa Rica! In the ever changing times of Covid, Costa Rica has now announced that FULLY VACCINATED travelers are able to enter without purchasing the insurance previously required. This change goes into effect August 1st, 2021. How it works In order
If you arrive before June 1st, 2021, and receive less than a 90-day entry stamp, please note that it is still possible to extend your visa by following the steps outlined here. First of all, ensure your insurance covers the entire length of your desired stay.
Costa Rica has reopened its borders, allowing tourists, residents, and nationals to travel in and out of the country. Please keep in mind that everyone must comply with the entry requirements established, per category, otherwise you will not be allowed in. Every single traveler, including
Land borders were opened on April 5th, 2021. If you require a border run, you are able to now travel via land as well as air. Please note: If traveling to Nicaragua, they require a negative Covid test within three calendar days of arrival or within
People who enter the country as tourists and receive an entry stamp of fewer than 90 days and wish to extend their stay to complete a total of 90 days, must: Request an appointment to extend the tourist entry stamp by calling 1311 using a
The MOPT has confirmed to us via email the two key points related to the extension of driver's licenses for foreigners. First: There is a new grace period valid until June 1st, 2021 for tourists who entered the country after December 17th, 2019, and whose foreign
Transportation has provided a summary of their latest decision pertaining to drivers’ licenses for tourists and people with applications in progress at the Immigration Department. The official resolution is expected to be published in the official Gazette soon. Be aware that the verbiage used is extremely
The Minister of Tourism Gustavo Segura announced today that the land borders will reopen starting April 5th, 2021. This means that land borders will now be opened to Residents, Nationals and Tourists. To enter the country people will be required to meet the entry requirements, depending
Per the announcement issued on the evening of March 1st, 2021, and confirmed by Immigration through Resolution DJUR-0031-03-2021-JM: for one final time, tourist entry stamps are extended. Immigration has confirmed that anyone who entered the country as a tourist from December 17th, 2019 onwards will