Traveling from the US to Costa Rica for Thanksgiving
The idea has been pitched for a house swap during the Thanksgiving holiday in Costa Rica for the family. I've looked up the travel restrictions currently in place here, and from what I understand, the gist is that as of November, tourists that are residents of all 50 states are permitted to enter the country provided they have a negative COVID test that was taken up to 72 hours prior to getting on the plane. I've been a bit of a lurker on this SE for a little while, though, and I've seen cases where there may be other restrictions and considerations in place that the first official place you look might not have.
Some of my family are residents of New York and others are residents of Utah. I also have a family member in California, but it is not yet clear if they will be joining us. Are there things to be aware of that I might have missed from other sources or misunderstood from the embassy page?
Best Answer
In addition to the entry requirements for Costa Rica as discussed elsewhere, do note that your family members who live in New York will (as of this writing) have to comply with the state's quarantine orders upon their return.
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Can US citizens travel to Costa Rica currently?
U.S. citizens from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. can enter Costa Rica via air on flights departing from the United States. U.S. citizens from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. can enter Costa Rica via designated land border crossing sites.Is Thanksgiving a good time to visit Costa Rica?
If you don't mind spending Thanksgiving in the tropics, this is a great time to visit Costa Rica. Late November is the end of the rainy season, and many popular areas are sunny and dry. Best of all, because Costa Ricans aren't on vacation and most gringos are in the US, there are limited crowds and low season prices!Is November a good month to visit Costa Rica?
The best time to travel to Costa Rica is during the high season from late November to late April. Tourism typically peaks around the holidays. If you can take off for Costa Rica in early December or mid April you may stand a chance at getting shoulder season prices and great weather.What month should you avoid Costa Rica?
Avoid the peak rainy season, September and October, unless you're visiting the Caribbean coast. Avoid the weeks around Christmas, New Years, and Easter, especially if you're on a budget or don't like crowds.Thanksgiving in Costa Rica - Costa Rica Expat Communities - Costa Rica Holidays \u0026 Expat Stuff
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