Costa Rica has this week been crowned the leading destination for travelers in all of Central America for 2022. The picturesque country – famed for its stunning natural landscapes and near unrivaled levels of biodiversity – received the much sought-after accolade from the World Travel Awards this week. In winning the award, Costa Rica beat …
Digital nomadism may be the number one trend worldwide right now, but it’s clear some destinations are far outpacing others when it comes to adapting to this reality, simply by loosening their once-strict immigration curbs, or even launching new visas for the category. Now, the numbers are in, and this one tiny country has ticked …
After months of being placed on hold following its introduction, Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad visa is finally being enshrined into law this week. Surprisingly, the visa process turned out to be much simpler than initially proposed, without all the bureaucratic hurdles that would have kept nomads from applying. Costa Rica is one of the trendiest …
Costa Rica has announced that – from 1 April – they will be removing the nation’s vaccine passport scheme, as well as lifting all remaining Covid-19 entry requirements for travelers, becoming the 21st country to ‘return to normal’. And, there is no doubt that the news will be welcomed by those looking to head to …
The popular travel destinations of Costa Rica and Belize have recently lowered their entry requirements for international travelers. The two countries – popular with both cruise and regular vacations – are the latest in a string of Central American and Caribbean nations that have recently made it easier for travelers to enter, highlighting a notable …
In a remarkable turn of events, as coronavirus cases continue to drop across most of the Caribbean, Costa Rica may be the next country ending most internal restrictions and returning to pre-pandemic normality. While it did not impose overly strict curbs on social life like other nations, it did introduce a package of measures aimed …
One of the work models that are becoming increasingly popular as the Covid crisis continues, digital nomadism has identified by several countries worldwide as an opportunity to attract foreign investment and boost their hard-hit economies. It is no wonder that, for that reason, a growing list of destinations have been offering long-term travelers, who are …
Costa Rica is one of a select number of countries open to American travelers right now with very few restrictions. After enjoying an extremely successful 2021 on the tourism front, and with officials having high hopes for the year ahead, the country is once again firmly rejecting tightening entry requirements. Due to its relatively relaxed …
Hoping to attract more visitors and strengthen their ties, The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama are due to launch a brand new tourism route that will make it easier for American travelers to visit all three highly popular destinations. The countries, which have chosen to maintain open borders in light of the recent Omicron …
Tourism Industry Pushbacks Stall The Program Costa Rica’s new vaccine passport program has been temporarily suspended as the courts deliberate its implementation. A decision on the ruling is set to be made by Thursday at the latest. The country does not currently have any restrictions on entry, but the new QR code based passport will …
Costa Rica has been one of the easiest destinations to visit during the pandemic, with no entry requirements other than proof of insurance. However, that will soon change. As of January 8th, travelers in Costa Rica will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter commercial establishments including hotels. This post will look at …
Travel at the best of times can leave travelers fraught with stress. From worrying about connections and flights to booking hotels, airport transfers and getting your currency ready, it can be a bit of a minefield. Once you throw the deeply unpleasant Covid-19 testing requirement into the mix, there’s actually quite a lot of work …