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Costa Rica Coronavirus, COVID-19

August 5, 2022 By Sammi 206 Comments

On March 6, 2020, Costa Rica confirmed their first case of COVID-19. Here is what you need to know about the Costa Rica coronavirus situation.

Costa Rica COVID-19 Confirmed Cases

The Ministry of Health reports a weekly total. As of July 31 – August 6, there were a total of 11,467 COVID-10 cases and 26 deaths.

Costa Rica COVID-19 Vaccinations

Costa Rica is vaccinating with Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca. They have begun third and fourth shots and opened their vaccinations to anyone in the country. Please check the Costa Rican Seguro Social to see their vaccination statistics.

Border Opening and Closing

Costa Rica closed their borders on March 18, 2020. On November 1, 2020, Costa Rica opened to all countries in the world via air. On April 5, 2021, Costa Rica opened the land borders to Nicaragua and Panama.

Please read our Costa Rica COVID-19 Travel for more important tourist information.

Costa Rica Coronavirus Requirements to Enter the Country for Tourists

As of April 1, 2022, Costa Rica does not require any type of COVID-19 specific requirement to enter the country. No negative test, no quarantine, no travel insurance nor health pass.

However, tourists must follow all sanitary measures for the airport and in the country such as hand washing and temperature taking.

Costa Rica DOES NOT require a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine. **The insurance requirement has been removed on April 1, 2022 (unvaccinated tourists will not need to purchase the insurance anymore) and the health pass has not been mandatory since April 1.

Costa Rica COVID Restrictions

There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions.

Costa Rica COVID-19 Timeline

The first confirmed COVID-19 case in Costa Rica was on March 6, 2020. Costa Rica declared a state of emergency on March 16, 2020. The first COVID-19 fatality was on March 18th, 2020.

Do You Need a COVID Test to Exit Costa Rica?

No. A COVID test is not required to enter or exit Costa Rica.

The United States removed the 24 hour negative COVID test requirement for international travelers via air on June 12, 2022. Therefore, a negative COVID test is not required to enter the United States by air from abroad anymore.

For other countries, make sure to check their entry requirements for international travelers by air.

Do You Need to Wear a Mask in Costa Rica?

As of May 11, 2022, wearing face masks indoors and in public spaces is not a mandatory requirement anymore. Face masks will still be in place for health officials. However, some places may still require them and people can still wear them if they wish.

What It’s Been Like Where We Live (Tamarindo area)

Tamarindo is normal. Tourists everywhere, everything’s open, no social distancing. It is how it is used to be pre-COVID.

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Tamarindo

For Those Who Plan to Visit…

If you plan to travel to Costa Rica, please check the recommendations for international travel of your home country. Be respectful of all laws, regulations and rules Costa Rica has put in place whether you agree with it or not as you are a guest in the country.

Please check our Costa Rica COVID travel post for more details on COVID testing, entry requirements, etc.

If you had to reschedule your trip but not sure for when, the following posts will help you decide.

  • Best time to visit Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica weather
  • How to avoid crowds in Costa Rica

Wherever you are in the world, let’s all do our part to stay safe and healthy. Have fun but be a responsible traveler.

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