![]() ![]() I even bought one of those bug bite sucker machines that claim to take the itchy stuff out of the bug bite but I actually have never even used it. I ran out of my extras within my first week so I’ve had to buy a lot of spenny spray. I would recommend bringing extra bug spray from home because it’s super overpriced here. Like jeeeesus christ these little buggers have no chill. I once used bug spray on my entire body and still got a bug bite on my ear lobe…the one place I didn’t spray. They are pretty bad here since Costa Rica’s climate is so humid. ![]() Oh mosquitos, you relentless little brats. Since this boat was public transport we had to mask up 4. The only time I saw locals really wearing masks on their own accord was in San Jose where the covid cases are the highest. Some restaurants and hostel staff will be wearing masks. #SELINAS HOSTEL PUERTO VIEJO FREE#The hostels are a free for all for guests. Random restaurants will ask for one on occasion but in general they don’t care. In public transportation and grocery stores you 100% need a mask to get in. Other than the curfew, the only other covid restrictions would be the occasional mask wearing. Almost every person I’ve spoken to is vaccinated and it just makes the vibe more stress free because nobody is worried about catching covid and needing to quarantine. So do yourself and everyone around you a favor, and get vaccinated before you travel. You can also do it in advance but the PCR tests in Costa Rica are 150 dollars. My friend had to take a PCR test at the border and she waited 7 sweaty hours for the results. If you want to go south to Panama, you need your vaccination or a PCR test. So within Costa Rica it’s easy but if you want to go anywhere after that’s where the difficult part comes in. All you need is health insurance if you are not vaccinated. Hence why it’s such a popular travel destination right now. Costa Rica actually has some of the most lenient entry requirements for foreigners. Sorry anti- vaxxers, you are gonna have a more difficult time if you aren’t double vaxxed. If you’re not a big partier then this curfew shouldnt matter too much but if you are….Panama and Guatemala have no curfew! There are always after parties though so dont worry toooo much about that. Kinda makes you plan your whole day around going out which takes the fun out of it. The curfew does put a damper on things because if you want to be at the bar by 7 to have at least 2 hours there, then you need to be back from your day activity by 4 so you can shower and eat and then start pre-gaming. We tried to grab a beer at 8pm and weren’t even let into the bar because they had last call at 8:30. There is always an after party you can find but officially the party is done at 10. That means restaurants, bars, and grocery stores close at 10. Other than my last week, the whole time I was in CR the curfew was at 10pm. But once in the country, there is an unfortunate curfew in place. No quarantine, covid test, or insurance is required if you are double vaxxed. I think I have a pretty good grip on what backpacking in Costa Rica during Covid is like, so I hope you find these tips helpful!Ĭosta Rica is extremely relaxed on their entry requirements for vaccinated travelers. On a previous trip to Costa Rica earlier this year I also visited San Jose, Playa San Josecito, Golfito, and Puerto Jimenez. My route consisted of the following: I flew into Liberia airport then traveled to La Fortuna, Monteverde, Tamarindo, Samara, Santa Teresa, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Dominical, Uvita, Drake Bay, back to Uvita, then to San Isidro, San Jose, and Puerto Viejo. I was in Costa Rica for 2 months traveling around to 13 different cities and staying in hostels that whole time. I left Costa Rica two weeks ago and have gathered some tips and tricks for anyone who is venturing over this way anytime soon. I’m now officially settled into my new work-exchange position in Bocas Del Toro, Panama (which will be the focus of next weeks blog). It’s been a whirlwind of good times and my brain can’t quite comprehend that it’s almost Halloween. Well a month and some change flew by and I haven’t written a thing! My deepest apologies to all of my 3 loyal followers who have been waiting for an update. ![]()
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