Our travel experts had reported that Costa Rica had begun easing travel restrictions for Europe and select parts of the United States back in mid-August. Now, other parts of Central America are working hard to safely reintroduce international travel with different safety protocols being arranged within each country, many of which will be in effect by October of this year. […]

The Future of Travel Post COVID-19 with Monica Irauzqui and Gloria Rand   The Coronavirus pandemic has brought travel to a standstill, dealing a severe blow to companies across the industry from airlines and hotels to travel agents and tour operators. Monica Irauzqui, Vice President and co-founder of Yampu Tours and YampuGo, is no exception. She has had to postpone […]

After months of quarantining and social distancing, you’re probably aching to embark on another adventure. However, the spread of COVID-19 has forced many countries to temporarily close their borders, making travel much more challenging. Though it’s still uncertain when countries will fully reopen and travel will return to normal, the pandemic doesn’t have to bring your travel plans to a […]

On August 15th, the Ecuadorian government’s Emergency Operations Committee published a new protocol concerning entry into the country. It aims to reactivate the tourism sector while ensuring the safety of both Ecuador’s citizens and foreign visitors. Previously, Ecuador had required visitors to present a negative PCR test and to quarantine for 14-days once in the country.  As of August 14th, […]

The Costa Rica tourism ministry has eased travel restrictions for Europe and select parts of the United States. US travelers who live in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. can now visit Costa Rica with proof of residence of the allowed states as of September 1st. On September 15th, Colorado, Massachusetts, and […]