Costa Rica announces gradual reopening of international tourism
Costa Rican authorities announced on Thursday, July 23, the "gradual and safe" opening to international tourism, with the arrival of flights from the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada starting on August 1, at a time when the country is still suffering from the Covid-19.
Such opening leaves out the arrival of flights from the United States, the main origin of tourism in Costa Rica, as the U.S. is the country most affected by the new coronavirus pandemic.
Between 45% and 50% of the more than 3 million tourists that Costa Rica received annually in recent years are Americans.
This is a "gradual and safe opening of international flights", suspended since March 18, after the first cases of Covid-19 were detected, Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura announced at a press conference.
He specified that the opening will allow the arrival of about five weekly flights, and visitors must present a proof that certifies a negative result in the coronavirus test taken 48 hours before traveling.
Travelers must also have an insurance to cover their expenses in case the country declares a quarantine for the pandemic that prevents them from leaving.
Upon landing, travelers must wear face mask and comply with the health and safety protocols of the airport, which includes physical distancing and measuring temperature.
This first stage of opening to international flights includes less than 1% of the volume of weekly flights (552) that the country received before the pandemic, stressed the Minister of Health, Daniel Salas.
Between 45% and 50% of the more than 3 million tourists that Costa Rica received annually in recent years are Americans.
This is a "gradual and safe opening of international flights", suspended since March 18, after the first cases of Covid-19 were detected, Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura announced at a press conference.
He specified that the opening will allow the arrival of about five weekly flights, and visitors must present a proof that certifies a negative result in the coronavirus test taken 48 hours before traveling.
Travelers must also have an insurance to cover their expenses in case the country declares a quarantine for the pandemic that prevents them from leaving.
Upon landing, travelers must wear face mask and comply with the health and safety protocols of the airport, which includes physical distancing and measuring temperature.
This first stage of opening to international flights includes less than 1% of the volume of weekly flights (552) that the country received before the pandemic, stressed the Minister of Health, Daniel Salas.