Costa Rica Trade Newsletter - October 2021
Costa Rica Recognized in TIME Magazine
Offer Your Clients One of the
"World's Greatest Places of 2021"
According to TIME Magazine!
TIME recognized Costa Rica’s commitment to conservation in its third annual list of the World's Greatest Places. Thanks to Costa Rica’s conservation efforts, forests now cover 53% of the country’s lands – a dramatic reversal after decades of severe deforestation – and 98% of its energy comes from renewable sources, a strong step toward its goal of becoming one of the world’s first decarbonized nations by 2050.
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COVID-19 UPDATE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Costa Rica’s air borders are currently open to all travelers, and protocols remain in place to protect visitors and residents. For the most up-to-date entry requirements, including information about Costa Rica’s travel insurance policy, head to the Visit Costa Rica website.

Due to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order requiring all travelers to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding their flight to the United States, we've created the following resource guide to provide you with more information regarding testing locations, testing details, and FAQs.

Please review all requirements and information via the button below.
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FLYING HIGH COSTA RICA
FLYING HIGH COSTA RICA
Check out our Flying High Costa Rica bulletin for everything you need to know about airlift updates. Important updates include:
  • Arrival Numbers
  • Gradual Recovery of Airlines
  • Visitation Projections
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RED SOFIA PROGRAM
THE “RED SOFIA PROGRAM” IS HERE TO MAKE SOLO TRAVEL FOR WOMEN EVEN EASIER
According to Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) data, solo female travelers represent an estimated 15.8% of the total arrivals of tourists in Costa Rica. The ICT, in partnership with the National Institute of Women (INAMU) and the National Tourism Security Commission (Consetur), launched the RED SOFIA program to promote gender equality in the tourism industry and create safer environments for solo travelers.
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Culture Corner
 
Culture Corner
WIN COSTA RICAN CHOCOLATE
DIA DE LA MASCARADA
North America, October 31 calls for dressing up as ghosts, pumpkins, witches and vampires. In Costa Rica, the last day of the month calls for dressing up too, but in large, elaborate masks. Learn about Día de la Mascarada Tradicional Costarricense, or Day of the Traditional Costa Rican Masquerade below and be entered to win Costa Rican chocolate!
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Destination Highlights - Central Pacific
 
Costa Rica Specialist Program
Become a certified Costa Rica expert and equip yourself with knowledge of Costa Rica offerings and products. Exclusive incentives such as FAM trip opportunities, invitations to special events, sales collateral, and online resources will be available to you as a specialist. Enroll in our Costa Rica Specialist Program now!
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Costa Rica Specialist Program
Ballena National
Marine Park
Ballena National Marine Park is the National Park for marine life lovers! Humpback whales arrive every year (from July to October) to carry out their reproductive cycles, at the Whale’s Tail — a point in the park with a rocky and sandy formation. Walk along pristine beaches or scuba dive and see spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, parrotfish and mackerels.
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