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Reservations
Our bilingual reservation team (English, Spanish, and Russian) is always available to help you with your planning.
100m East and 75m North from local public school, on beachfront.
Local: +506 2683-0011
Email: info@tambortropical.com
All travelers from around the world are currently welcome to Costa Rica and Tambor Tropical can help you facilitate the process
Costa Rica does not require PCR (COVID) test to enter the country.
If you are going back to the United States, you are required a PCR or rapid Antigen test to enter back and you can have either one taken at our hotel by previous appointment.
These are the remaining 2 requirements:
- Purchase travel medical insurance*** that covers COVID-19 related hospitalization and unexpected lodging expenses. We recommend https://www.trawickinternational.com/travel-insurance-plans/costa-rica-required-travel-insurance
- Complete an online epidemiological form, known as the Health Pass https://salud.go.cr/
***As of August 1 2021, no insurance is required if you are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before entering the country
Frequently asked questions:
- Why do I need a lodging expenses insurance? Costa Rica is including this requirement to guarantee that lodging would be covered during a potential quarantine period if a traveler gets infected. While two Costa Rican companies (INS and Sagicor) sell pre-approved insurance policies, we at Tambor Tropical do recommend Trawick International for price* and being user friendly: https://www.trawickinternational.com/travel-insurance-plans/costa-rica-required-travel-insurance. * Price will vary on each individual case.
- Is my destination safe? Tambor Tropical meets all sanitary measures and protocols. We have been awarded the “Safe District Certificate” by local municipality to our establishment.
NOTE: If you have any symptoms please restrain from traveling.
Planning For Your Journey
Is there a departure tax when leaving Costa Rica? When you leave Costa Rica, you will have to pay a departure tax of $29 USD. Frequently the departure tax is included in your ticket, if not, It must be paid at Juan Santamaria International Airport before going through airport security. The tax is payable in either Colones, U.S. Dollars, or with Visa/Mastercard.
Getting Here
Direct flights operate daily from San José to Tambor on both Sansa Airlines and Aerobell. The short hop takes less than 30 minutes. We provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.
By Car
From San José, the new highway to Puntarenas takes about 90 minutes to two hours. From there, make sure to catch the ferry to Paquera. The Paquera ferry takes about 75 minutes but you might have to wait for it in Puntarenas. The current website schedule can be viewed here. We recommend using the Naviera Tambor ferry to and from Paquera since it is closer to Tambor and the road is paved.
Staying Information
Check Out and Check-Ins
Regular Time
Office hours are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wake-up knocks, information on the country’s departure tax (credit cards accepted), and taxi service arrangements are available — just inquire at the office. There are security services on the grounds from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
