Costa Rica

MOPT gives month extension for vehicle Riteve due in August

For anyone who is due for a vehicle inspection this month at Riteve, the Ministry of Transport (MOPT) has announced another one month extension.

American Tourists allowed entry to Costa Rica. Sort of....

In the latest news from Gustavo Segura, Costa Rica's Tourism Minister announced Wednesday that as of September 1, the country will allow flights from six US States.

Tourists can now choose their Travel Insurance Provider

Two important changes for foreign visitors traveling to Costa Rica, will result in lower costs for the new mandatory travel insurance coverage.

New Rules for Entry as of August 1st

There is much confusion regarding the opening of the borders to tourists and the government's attempt to restore the economically devastated tourism sector by opening air travel to tourists on August 1st.

On what basis does Costa Rica restrict tourism from the US

Costa Rica has announced last week that they would open the country to tourists from Canada, the UK and the majority of the EU countries, while refusing to allow American flights to bring tourists into the country.

Rule changes take effect August 10th

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Beginning tomorrow, August 10 thru August 21st, the government of Costa Rica is changing restrictions on cantons under Orange Alert, which is primarily focused on the Greater Metro Area (GAM) of San Jose.

Liberia Airport opening but no scheduled flights?

In another example of brilliant work to appease those dependent on tourism for their business survival, the government last week agreed to continue with the planned opening of airports to international tourists on August 1st.