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Most popular Google searches in Costa Rica in 2020

From the Tico Times https://bd647110edf929ce7ebf94f7a26b2ad2.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html Here’s what was trending in 2020 for Costa Ricans, along with a short explanation for each search: Coronavirus: OK, we’re not explaining this one. Bono Proteger: Costa Rica’s emergency financial assistance that was delivered to individuals or families who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Elecciones Estados Unidos 2020: Ticos apparently kept a close eye on[Read More…]

January 2, 2021

Costa Rica will not extend driver’s license grace period beyond November 18

Tico Times reports: “As of November 18, tourists who have remained in Costa Rica for longer than three months will no longer be allowed to use their foreign driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. The Public Works and Transport Ministry (MOPT) last week announced the end of the grace period for foreigners. “In the case of foreigners or nationals who must[Read More…]

November 10, 2020

Costa Rica no longer requiring at negative Covid-19 test for entering US tourists starting October 26, 2020

Costa Rica has made the bold move to do away with the requirements that all tourists entering the country provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of departure. This is of course both good news and bad news for the people of Costa Rica who have been struggling economically since the start of the pandemic in early[Read More…]

October 24, 2020