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Sellers will consider trades for BITCOINS!/ USD$ / Rental Income Property   
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Costa Rica Breaking News!

PLAYA HERMOSA-JACO
BEACHES OPEN UNTIL 6PM !!!
NEW INFO RE: TRAVEL TO U.S.
ALASKA AIRLINES OFFERS 2X1
TICKETS TO CR !     
 

 

Living in Costa Rica since 1993
Realtor more than 23 years:
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since 2005 ASK THE EXPERT!

1/21/21 or in Ticolandia: 21/1/21 
Costa Rica NOW ranks as the best
destination for Retirees 
in the 2021 global index!
           

NEW UPDATED INFO: FROM the U.S. Embassy CR

Health Alert - Department of State -
Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)

Location: Worldwide:The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.

Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or providea positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.  Passengers must also attest, under penalty of law, to having received a negative qualifying test result or to recovery from COVID-19 and medical clearance to travel.

https://qcostarica.com/covid-19-private-labs-will-test-anyone-who-travels-to-countries-
that-require-testing/

 

See the CDC Proof of Negative Test Result page to view the order, complete the attestation, and to see FAQ's. Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements.

U.S. citizens in countries where adequate COVID-19 testing is not available or may not be able to satisfy the requirements, should depart immediately or prepare to be unable to return to the United States until such time as they can meet the requirements.  

Actions to Take:     

    * .* Monitor the CDC website
<https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-proof-negative-test.html
latest guidance regarding testing requirements.
* Check with your air carriers
* Check COVID-19 Country Specific Information
<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html>
updated information on COVID-19 related information__including
availability of testing.
* Visit travel.state.gov
<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to
safety and security.
* Visit the Department of Homeland Security's
<https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus/overview-dhs-response>website on
the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
* Click here <https://covid19.state.gov/>for our COVID FAQs Search Tool.     

Assistance:    State Department - Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

 

January 4-31: Monday to Friday: A nationwide night time vehicle restriction will be in place from 10:00pm to 5:00am.  On Saturday and Sundays, vehicles are restricted by license plate and a nationwide night time vehicle restriction will be in place from 9:00pm to 5:00am.  (Taxi’s, tourists with proof of hotel reservations, and emergency vehicles are exempt from these restrictions.  Public transportation will operate as well).

Saturdays: Vehicles with license plates ending in 1,3,5,7,9 cannot drive.

Sundays: Vehicles with license plates ending in 0,2,4,6,8 cannot drive.

January 4-17: Beaches will be open only from 5:00am until 6pm. 
Bars and casinos must limit capacity to 25%, and National Parks must limit capacity to 50%.

 

Entry Requirements:

U.S. citizens from all 50 U.S. States and Washington, D.C. are allowed to enter Costa Rica via flights from the United States or other countries.  Visitors arriving to Costa Rica do not need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.   Visitors traveling to Costa Rica need to provide proof of a medical insurance policy to cover any COVID-19 related medical treatment or quarantine lodging while in Costa Rica.  In the case of international insurance, tourists must request from their insurer a certification issued in English or Spanish, noting: 1) the validity of the policy during the dates of visit to Costa Rica, 2) guarantee of coverage for medical expenses in cases of COVID-19 related medical treatment in the amount of 50,000 USD and, 3) minimum coverage of 2,000 USD for extended lodging expenses due to COVID-19 related illness.  It is also possible to purchase a Costa Rican medical insurance policy through the National Insurance Institute (INS) or Sagicor of Costa Rica, covering the duration of your stay in Costa Rica.  In addition to the coronavirus-related measures, U.S. tourists must also have a valid passport and proof of intent to exit Costa Rica within 90 days.

 

The Costa Rica Directorate of Migration has announced that Permanent/Temporary Residents of Costa Rica may enter the country via air regardless of where they are coming from but must present the following documentation: 1) Passport, 2) Valid DIMEX, 3) evidence Caja payments are up to date for each person, and 4) a completed Health Pass (Pase de Salud).  Residency holders who are not up to date on Caja payments will still be allowed to enter Costa Rica but will be required to become current with their payments within 22 days.  Residency holders who are not up to date on Caja payments must also present proof of insurance to cover COVID-19 related hospital and lodging expenses for 22 days.  U.S. citizens with temporary or permanent residency who enter Costa Rica via a designated land border crossing will receive a sanitary order requiring a 14 day in home quarantine.  For a summary of entry requirements for permanent and temporary residents, please visit this link.

 

The Costa Rica Directorate of Migration has announced that tourists who entered Costa Rica between December 17, 2019 and November 30, 2020, can legally remain in the country until March 2, 2021.  Immigration control officers have the sole authority to determine the legal length of stay in Costa Rica for all tourists who enter as of December 1, 2020.  The Public Works Transport Ministry (MORT) has announced that tourists who entered Costa Rica between December 17, 2019 and November 30, 2020, are allowed to use a foreign driver’s license to operate a vehicle until March 2, 2021.  Tourists entering Costa Rica as of December 1, 2020 can legally drive in Costa Rica using a foreign driver’s license for up to three months after their date of arrival.

 

The Ministry of Health has announced that face coverings are mandatory in all indoor settings except when eating, while alone, or in a private home.  All commercial workers who interact with the public are required to wear face coverings as well.  Face shields can be worn, but only if a face covering is worn underneath.  Face coverings are also required at bus stops and aboard all forms of public transportation.  Face coverings can be either surgical or homemade, as long as they cover the nose and mouth.  The Ministry of Health has stated facial coverings should not include venting devices in order to provide maximum protection against COVID-19.

 

AIRLINE OPERATIONS:

Multiple airlines are now offering regular commercials flights between multiple cities in the United States and both Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO) and Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport in Liberia (LIR).  Please check with the individual airlines for scheduling and prices.  For a complete list of all airlines operating in Costa Rica, visit the airport websites at https://sjoairport.com/en/reporte-operaciones/ and https://www.liberiacrairport.com/airlineinformation-liberia-airport.

 

Passengers traveling with pets and Emotional Support or Service Animals will need to consult with the airline directly regarding additional fees and space availability.   Proper documentation and veterinary certificates will be required.  Please visit the airline websites for more information.  For more information on requirements for pets to enter the United States, please click on  this link. 

 

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS ON ALL OUTBOUND FLIGHTS: 

U.S. airlines currently require all passengers to wear face coverings during the check-in process and for the duration of the flight.  Health regulations for boarding the U.S bound flights will be managed according to Costa Rica Ministry of Health guidelines.  At this time that includes medical personnel monitoring passenger lines for people with COVID 19 symptoms and asking passengers with symptoms to self-identify.    Health regulations for arrival at U.S. airports are managed by the airport and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) under guidance from CDC and state health officials.  Check with the airport and CBP websites for updates.  https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/coronavirus.

 

All passengers will be subject to Costa Rica immigration and customs laws and airline policies.  The U.S. Embassy is not able to intervene if people are stopped for violations or do not meet airline regulations.  U.S. Citizens must have valid passports to enter the United States.  If you do not have a valid U.S. passport, please email ACSsanjose@state.gov immediately to apply for an Emergency Passport.  Foreign national passengers must possess an official travel document from their country of nationality and permission to approach a United States port of entry such as a legal permanent resident card, U.S. visa, or Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) pre-approval.  For more information on U.S. entry follow this link:  https://www.cbp.gov/travel.

 

For information on requesting an emergency visa application appointment call 4000-1976, or visit: www.ustraveldocs.com/cr/cr-niv-expeditedappointment.asp. Note that foreign nationals seeking visas must qualify for a nonimmigrant visa under applicable laws, and that per U.S. Presidential Proclamation, most foreign nationals who have been in areas of highest COVID-19 incidence within the past 14 days must be refused embarkation to the United States. See complete details at www.ustraveldocs.com/cr.  

 

The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor traffic and travel restrictions associated with COVID-19 preventative measures.  Please be sure you are enrolled in the Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html to receive the latest updates.  You can also find updated information on the U.S. Embassy website at https://cr.usembassy.gov/.

 

You can email any additional questions you may have to ACSSANJOSE@state.gov.  We will respond to your email as quickly as possible.

 

Lonely Planet announced Nov. 18th, that Costa Rica has received their award under the “Diversity” category, specifically as the world's most Most Accessible Destination! Congrats!

 

THE OFFICIAL COSTA RICAN GOV'T REQUIREMENTS:    

1. Complete the digital form called HEALTH PASS:  https://salud.go.cr/step1  NO TEST NEEDED!

2. Proof of purchase of Mandatory travel insurance that covers your costs in case of quarantine & medical expenses due to COVID-19 illness. The insurance can be international or purchased from these two Costa Rican insurers: https://tiendasagicor.com/en/collections/all
or from our bilingual friend Freddy: https://covidinsurancecr.com/

 

As of November 1, 2020, it will not be necessary for Americans to have a negative covid test, nor to present a driver’s license or state ID as proof of residency, as all U.S. states are enabled.

 FOR ALL OFFICIAL TRAVEL INFO, U.S. EMBASSY UPDATES, & COVID-19 UPDATES  CLICK HERE 

 

 

Some ideas for your spare time in the Jaco beach, Playa Hermosa, Los Sueños area?  CLICK HERE  (scroll down to Favorite Activities)

Why here-Why Now our favorite area to live in Costa Rica is the Central Pacific!

1. The incredible success and popularity of the new highway 27 from San Jose to the Jaco area (61 miles) and travel time is now only about ONE hour fifteen minutes from the SJO Int’l Airport or from the popular shopping mecca service-oriented western suburb of San Jose (Escazu).   This has  "guaranteed" the continuing popularity of the Central Pacific, forever! 

 

2. The large variety of 100% Fully Titled Costa Rica beachfront real estate deals with luxury condos in Jaco Beach, great deals on Playa Hermosa beachfront community homes, like the Hermosa Beach Bungalows as well as  Jaco beach homes in gated communities, or  even Central Pacific beachfront lots for sale.

 

3. The best year 'round beach weather with cool breezes and tropical lush green beauty found anywhere along the Costa Rican Central American, Garabito, Puntarenas, Pacific Coast! In this area, we have no hurricanes, no tornados, no tsunamis, no droughts, no sugarcane fields on fire polluting our air nor superslow trucks hauling sugar cane!  Come see our turtles, waves, macaws, monkeys, and rainbows too!

 

4. Jaco Beach visitors are impressed at the positive changes over the past few years: beautiful PAVED new roads WITH NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS (ok, there's one but it usually isn't working!). We have very modern grocery store-bilingual police-tourist shops-int’l gourmet restaurants; lots of tipico restaurants with their famous $5 meals; and cleaner beaches with Blue Flag ratings. Jaco beach now has more family entertainment options including a 4-screen movie theater; the Jaco Central Park with community events; Jaco Walk has weekend entertainment, and there are more beachfront rentals at great prices than ever before!

 

5. The continued success of the luxurious Los Sueños Marriott Marina & Golf Resort, rated as the #1 gated beachfront community in all of Central America, offering world-class sport fishing, well-respected 18-hole golf course, excellent variety of restaurants as well as one of the best bakeries in Costa Rica; with Los Suenos luxury VILLAS and condos for sale.

 

6. Keep in mind, it's still a Buyers' Market, but with Covid-19, who knows what will happen? Some are waiting for sellers to drop their prices even more, but what if, Costa Rica becomes the #1 place to visit!  Already we have seen multi-million dollar properties sell in Hermosa Palms, but we are already are listing some new properties: shhhhhhhhh!

 

7. Jaco Beach and surrounding Garabito, Puntarenas areas offer more 100% titled oceanside, beachfront or spectacular ocean views properties than any other area of Costa Rica.  Remember, CR Beach is not fond of properties in the concession zone!

There are incredible Jaco beachfront condos for sale, sometimes at discounted foreclosure pricing, and some offered with seller financing. There are also wonderful gated family oriented  BEACHFRONT surf communities in Playa Hermosa - like my favorites Hermosa Beach Bungalows & the popular Hermosa Palms, and of course most of the Los Suenos condo communities offer ocean views, gourmet meals delivered to your door, +  elevators too!

 

8. The excitement about Costa Rica continues on, as indicated by the international attention garnered year after year!  In October 2020, Costa Rica's Central Pacific beach area of Playa Hermosa was named as Central America's first "World Surf Reserve"!!!  In October 2019, Costa Rica won a UN award for its global environmental awareness, and in November 2019, President Carlos Alvarado was named one of the top 100 influential persons, globally.  

9. Certain polls have indicated that Costa Rica could be the #1 place people from around the world will visit for their first air travel destination. Our Covid-19 numbers are much better than most places with similar populations, as the balancing act continues between the economic and the public health!  Magical, tiny Costa Rica still has the reputation as an incredible place to visit, to enjoy, to retire,  and will be for many years to come, especially after the election!

 

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WHATSAPP: +1 (506) 8388-5055

SKYPE: crbeachjeff

EMAIL:  jeff@crbeach.com