On 12/23/21, U S Embassy in Costa Rica updated their Covid information -
https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/.
Some important points:
1. Properly licensed testing locations- Passengers presenting tests from unlicensed locations could be denied boarding, required to pay a fine, and retest prior to departing Costa Rica.
2. Airport testing - Laboratorio Echandi is offering COVID-19 rapid antigen testing onsite at SJO & LIR. Arrive four hrs. prior to flight.
3. Insurance - 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 medicals 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.
4. Verify your ins - email
seguros@ict.go.cr to verify your current insurance policy will be accepted in Costa Rica.
5. Note- Ins not required for vac'd but you might still test positive before departure.