Covid in Costa Rica
info, protocols,updates
& test options

Yes! It's safe to be in Costa Rica! Over 3.5 million vaccines have been administered.

 The surge of cases has mostly occured in the densely populated city of San Jose which is about 4 hours south of Flamigo, Potrero, Surfside, Brasilito and Conchal. 

Shuttle and tour companies, restaurant employees and other businesses are following the protocols by wearing masks, providing hand washing stations and some are taking temperatures.   

Beaches are open!

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The curfew is 10pm throughout the country.  Most of the activities and tours are operating normal hours but some are limited to 1/2 capacity and require masks. 

Tests options & instructions

August 28, 2021

August 28, 2021  Covid update...

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As of August 1st, if you have been fully vaccinated, you do not need to purchase the travel insurance!

Whether you are vaccinated or not, you MUST have the Health Pass QR code if flying into Costa Rica.  https://salud.go.cr/.  The airlines will not allow you to check in or board your flight if you do not have the QR code Health pass.

In order to qualify, adults must:

• Have received an approved vaccine: Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Johnson & Johnson.

• The last dose of the schedule must have been administered at least 14 days before entering Costa Rica.

• Proof must be demonstrated with a document that includes the person’s full name, date of each dose, formula, and lot number.

  • For U.S. visitors, the Covid-19 vaccination record card meets the requirement.

  • If you enter Costa Rica before Aug 1st, even if you're vaccinated, you must purchase the insurance for the duration of your stay.

  • Kids under the age of 18 must have covid insurance 

  • You must have the Health pass downloaded on your phone or paper copy.

Tests options & instructions:

​YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET A COVID TEST AT THE AIRPORT OR BEACHSIDE CLINIC. 

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PCR or Antigen Tests are accepted.  PCR cost $115 or the Antigen cost $55.00

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1. At the Liberia airport 4 hours before you depart.  Antigen is $65.00 https://covid.morphotr.com/

2. At the Beachside Clinic- PCR cost $115 or the Antigen cost $55.00  https://mipruebacovid.com/

After filling out the form to the lab and with your form number, passport number, email, phone number, date and time of departure,  send an email to the clinic at:

covidtest@beachsidecliniccr.com 

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3. In- home service via the Beachside Clinic- $55.00 for Antigen + one fee for travel cost for Doctor.  After filling out the form to the lab and with your form number, passport number, email, phone number, date and time of departure,  send an email to the clinic at: 

covidtest@beachsidecliniccr.com

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Tips for filling out the form: 

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If you are from the United States, it is listed on the drop down box as Estados Unidos

The phone number is entered in with no spaces.  +12223331234

Region- Guanacaste

Municipality- Santa Cruz

District- If in Flamingo- Cabo Velas

          If in Potrero- Tempate

Neighorhood- If in Flamingo- Flamingo Playa Blanca

                    Or Potrero 

Address - Name of place you are staying and town

It is NOT required to fill out Medical history or conditions

Hit "submit" and the form # will appear on a small box at the top of the screen. 

PLEASE write it down!

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EXAMPLE for an email  to the Beachside Clinic.  You may submit one email with each person's info on one email listed as below.

Dear BeachSide Clinic Staff,

I am requesting an Antigen test at the Beachside clinic for the following group:

Your name

Form # - 

Passport 

Email-  

Phone number- 

Date of flight departure & time 

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Totally confused or stumped... we are available to set up zoom or facetime calls.

Jenn- +1 506-8829-2725 or Chip +1 506-8829-2500

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If you need my assistance with setting up an appointment, I am happy to help step you through the process.