My advice if the rule is implemented is don’t schedule your flight back to the US on a Monday. Most testing facilities are much more likely to be open Monday-Saturday. Sunday tests can be found, but much easier other days.

SL and Castillo both have someone come in Monday-Saturday for testing. Both have very capable front desks and could find a way to get it done on Sunday. But it will probably involve paying a driver or taxi to take you some place, taking an hour of your time instead of 5 minutes.

Clinica Biblica.
c2000 Uber from the new gulch ($3). (its a hospital with the lab on site. it never closes)
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
English speaking staff.
Book appointments on line or just walk in.
Results in 2 hours by email or hang out at the Cafe Britt inside and have coffee, snack, meal then get printed copy. (Monicas is also just a short walk away)
Cost c19,000 ($30)
c2000 back to the new gulch ($3)
Cost all in, 2 Ubers, test, door to door in 2 hours or less = c34,000 ($54). add $4 if you order a Cappuccino Grande.
no worries, competitive pricing.
https://www.clinicabiblica.com/en/

I saw this on the news last night. With 3 day advance testing requirement for those already vaccinated I was just beginning to think about booking a long weekend to SJO where I get tested the next day after my arrival then not have to worry about a positive result assuming I wasn't positive before coming down. It is so contagious and now some are saying even with vaccines can get it albeit with much minor symptoms.

Oh well as I sit here in San Diego working from hotel room virtually I still have TJ and possibly MTY via bus from TX.

Other option say if I want to go to CDMX is to fly into SAN walk across and fly from TJ airport and back same way.

This is really good post thank you for starting and letting us know!

Requirements, Dept of State

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... he-us.html

FAQ

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... ation.html

CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... d-vaccines

These are the November 8 restrictions. I would expect to see these links updated within 24 hours detailing the new restrictions that Biden just outlined.

Also, I didn't hear when this is supposed to go into effect.

One thing that is confusing is that some of the news outlets (CNN, Fox were checked) are talking about having to test within 24 hours of your departing flight as opposed to the current verbiage that specified within one day. If you have a late return flight that can make a huge difference as it is not that easy to get a late night Covid test. Hopefully one day is the correct wording in the new regs and not 24 hours but I guess we'll have to wait until the government updates the web site.

Unfortunately for my December trip I am returning from the Dominican Republic.

Unfortunately for my December trip I am returning from the Dominican Republic.

Clinica Biblica.
c2000 Uber from the new gulch ($3). (its a hospital with the lab on site. it never closes)
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
English speaking staff.
Book appointments on line or just walk in.
Results in 2 hours by email or hang out at the Cafe Britt inside and have coffee, snack, meal then get printed copy. (Monicas is also just a short walk away)
Cost c19,000 ($30)
c2000 back to the new gulch ($3)
Cost all in, 2 Ubers, test, door to door in 2 hours or less = c34,000 ($54). add $4 if you order a Cappuccino Grande.
no worries, competitive pricing.
https://www.clinicabiblica.com/en/