*Our rules & regulations regarding COVID-19 with participate with international law at the time period of the event.
The following is aimed to provide clarity for travelers associated with Ecoversity.
The pandemic has catalyzed a global reset in our values, travel patterns, and perspective on global health. Isolation is rampant as the main protocol implemented by governments around the world, Ecoversity intends to be a place where community thrives and is considered an important element of optimal mental health, keeping in mind our new reality. That said, we are committed to providing safe spaces for our students with science-based protocols in place to mitigate risk.
COVID-19 Policy & Protocols:
Costa Rica, the international home of Ecoversity, U.S. citizen tourists wishing to enter Costa Rica are no longer required to present the results of a negative PCR test for CV-19. However, all U.S. citizen tourists must still complete an epidemiological Health Pass and provide proof of health insurance to cover any medical treatment and quarantine lodging related to COVID-19 illnesses while in Costa Rica. For more info on traveling to Costa Rica, visit https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/.
All students on arrival must sign an agreement to confirm they have personal health insurance as well as abide by our community protocols to keep our collective health as a priority throughout the time spent with Ecoversity in Costa Rica. We will also have weekly community circles to update and keep communication transparent in case we need to quarantine certain or all members within the group.
COVID-19 Related Refunds & Cancellations:
If a student has to cancel or delay their stay with Ecoversity due to borders being shut, flights being canceled, or other situations – OUTSIDE of the control of the student* – Ecoversity will offer a 50% refund, or full credit for another trip (valid for up to 12 months) minus a $350 administration fee, for the days booked that are missed. *Formal documentation from your airline or other agency is required.
If a student has to cancel or delay their stay with Ecoversity due to circumstances – WITHIN their control – such as missed flights, personal health implications, lost interest, or not providing the correct documentation or tests to customs and health officials, there will be no refund or credit offered for the days booked that are missed.
Entering Costa Rica:
Tourists wishing to enter Costa Rica via a flight must comply with the following requirements:
- Complete the online “Health Pass” epidemiological form: https://salud.go.cr
- *As of October 2020, arrivals into Costa Rica NO longer need proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19
- Obtain travel insurance. This can be either a pre-approved Costa Rican policy from INS or Sagicor or an international policy that covers COVID-19 medical expenses of at least $50,000 and $2,000 for lodging.
- Here is the link to the document referencing Entrance Requirements to Costa Rica.
*There are no quarantines on arrival as long as testing is done in advance.
*All states of the USA are allowed entry as of November 1, 2020
*As of October 2020, arrivals into Costa Rica NO longer need proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19
Where to get COVID Tested in Costa Rica:
Liberia Covid Test:
- *3-5 days for the result as they send it to SJO
- *68,000 colones / $115 USD
- Liberia Hospital 506-4000-6762 (Monday to Friday)
San Jose Test:
- *48-72 hours for the result
- *Payment has to be made via call or email in advance of the test
- *53,000 colones / $95 USD
- 506-2521-9595
Our commitment to risk management practices guides our operations; and the health and wellbeing of our students, faculty, and staff is our priority.
We do believe that some risks are essential to achieving our educational objectives. However, we are also practicing thoughtful and effective risk management. Contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, is a new risk for everyone and (like other risks) cannot be eliminated.
Potential Course Risks:
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At times, students will be in close physical proximity to one another and/or instructors.
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There is potential of illnesses on course. Communicable and other infectious diseases from insects, animals, or people such as diarrhea, flu-like or respiratory illness, and other debilitating or life-threatening conditions including COVID-19 and other diseases caused by coronaviruses may occur.
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The remote locations of our expedition courses are often away from medical facilities. Communication and transportation can be difficult and evacuations and medical care may be significantly delayed.
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Decisions made by the instructors, other staff (including volunteers), contractors, and students will be based on a variety of perceptions and evaluations, which by their nature are imprecise and subject to errors in judgment.
Resources for Our Protocols
- Federal, state, and local public health experts
- Peer organizations
- Medical advisors
- Local governmental agencies
Conditional Course Operations
This is an evolving situation and our practices may change as we gain new information or as recommendations change. Ecoversity will decide when and under what conditions any courses will operate using medical advice and our best judgment, and activities or locations of courses may be changed, potentially at the last minute.
