US Embassy Costa Rica:

“Costa Rica has now confirmed 314 cases of COVID-19 in the country. We urge all U.S. citizens who wish to depart Costa Rica to do so now. U.S. citizens who remain in Costa Rica should be prepared to remain in Costa Rica for an indefinite period. Delta Airlines is planning one flight per day until March 31, but then plans to suspend operations until May 2. The previously planned flights for April have been cancelled. For the latest list on the very limited flights into/out of San Jose and Liberia, see https://sjoairport.com/reporte-operaciones.

Costa Rica’s restriction on vehicular traffic begins at 8 p.m. on weekends and 10p.m. on weekdays, lasting until 5a.m. Only certain essential services and night shift workers are exempt from the restriction. Drivers not complying with the restriction are being fined.

Commercial businesses need to close at 8p.m., except for delivery.

As always, Americans who need assistance can contact us at the numbers or email address below.

Actions to Take:
· Follow instructions of Costa Rican authorities. Not doing so could result in arrest and potential fines.
· Visit the Costa Rican Ministry of Health’s Facebook Page for updated information.
· Visit our Embassy COVID page for information on conditions in Costa Rica.
· Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
· Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.
· Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
· Work with your airline, travel provider, or hotel/lodging directly regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
· Call Costa Rican emergency number 911 or COVID hotline 1322 right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.

Assistance:
U.S. Embassy San Jose
+506-2519-2000
[email protected]
https://cr.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444