Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Information for pre-travel and testing.
Starting August 1st, 2021, if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will be able to visit Costa Rica without travel insurance.
Accepted vaccines:
• Moderna
• Pfizer
• AstraZeneca
• Johnson&Johnson
The last dose of vaccination must have been applied a minimum of 14 days before arrival into Costa Rica.
Vaccination Certificates must contain the following:
1. Name of person vaccinated
2. Date of each dose application
3. Name of Vaccine applied
The Health Pass will still be required and must be filled at least 72 hours prior to the trip.
Aryal Clinic performs PCR & ANTIGEN tests, the information is as follows:
Onsite Office: RESERVE ON LINE HERE
Dr. Alberto Arguello, to reserve the tests by phone, dial 8664-7676 and they will come to your room to take the samples.
- Antigen cost is $70, the result is in approximately 3 hours, if the test is done before 12 noon the result is the same day if it is done after 1pm they would be until the next day in the morning.
- PCR the cost is $160 the result takes from 36 to 48 hours.
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Clínica Unimed, La Fortuna, 10 minutes from the hotel
Telephones: +506 2479 1903 / 2479 1752 Cel: +506 8503 8084
labcr@unimedhs.com
www.unimedhs.com
Type of test: PCR
- Cost per person
- Test at the clinic $150
- Test at the hotel $160
- Results: 24-32 hours after test.
- Important: Reservation required, must provide departure ticket information, email address and Passport.
Type of test: Rapid Antigen Test
- Cost per person: $80, test at clinic only.
- Results: In the 12 hours after test is performed.
- Important: Reservation required, must provide departure ticket information, email address and Passport.
- Recommendation: Test 2 days before travel, lab will only provide morning appointments (before noon) for this type of test.
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Laboratorio Labifort, La Fortuna, 10 minutes from the hotel
Dra. Natalia Vargas Blanco
Telephones: +506 2479-7612 Cel: +506 8366-8986
Type of test: Rapid Antigen Test
- Cost per person: $58 + 4% tax, or 35,000 colones, test at clinic only.
- Results: In the 12 hours after test is performed.
- Important:
- Reservation required, must provide departure ticket information, email address and Passport.
- Samples will only be taken following this schedule:
- Monday for guests traveling Thursday
- Tuesday for guests traveling on Friday
- Wednesday for guests traveling on Saturday
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Laboratorios Echandi, Ciudad Quesada, 1 hour from the hotel
Telephone: +506 2250-1871 / 2460-0252
ciudadquesada@labechandi.com
Type of test: Rapid Antigen Test
- Cost per person: 35,000 colones
- Results: In 3 hours after test is performed.
- Important: Reservation required, must provide departure ticket information, email address and Passport.
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Laboratorios Echandi in conjunction with Morpho – at international airports of San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR)
https://covid.morphotr.com/
Test Types:
- Rapid test result in one hour, cost $65
- PCR test result net day, cost $99
- PCR result in 3 hours, $240
- Important: Reservation required, must provide departure ticket information, email address and Passport.
Aryal Clinic performs PCR & ANTIGEN tests, the information is as follows:
Onsite Office: RESERVE ON LINE HERE
Dr. Alberto Arguello, to reserve the tests by phone, dial 8664-7676 and they will come to your room to take the samples.
- Antigen cost is $70, the result is in approximately 3 hours, if the test is done before 12 noon the result is the same day if it is done after 1pm they would be until the next day in the morning.
- PCR the cost is $160 the result takes from 36 to 48 hours.
Unfortunately not. All of our guests' schedule and test requirements are different. Above you will find all of the necessary information to contact one of the nearby labs and schedule an appointment.
Clínica Unimed
www.unimedhs.com
will actually come to the hotel to do the test for you for an extra small fee.
Here are guidelines published by the WHO for staying at hotels.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Staying at hotels and accommodation establishments
Arenal Manoa Resort Hotel
Check-in time is 3:00pm. Guests that arrive to the resort earlier may enter and enjoy the pools, hot springs, spa, swim-up bars and the tasty menu of our La Saca Restaurant. Take advantage of our facilities while we prepare your guest room.
Check out time is 12:00 noon. Guests who wish to stay longer may check out of the guest room and have lunch at the restaurant or enjoy the pool areas until 6:00pm.
We are located 8km (10 minutes) from downtown La Fortuna, on the main road that surrounds the Arenal Volcano. We are conveniently located far enough away from the main road so that noise from cars or trucks does not affect us, and we are also very close to town. Guests who wish to do so, may use the Waze app to navigate and reach us easily.
We feature natural thermal hot springs at our property. A large pool for adults, a smaller one for kids, and a jacuzzi. They are accessible for all, and you may read more about their benefits by clicking here.
Arenal Manoa does not offer an “All-Inclusive.” option. Nevertheless, we do offer packages* for locals and residents that include all three meals, with a delicious and varied fixed menu.
*These packages are subject to availability depending on your travel dates.
We will gladly coordinate shared or private transportation for you to/from airports or any other destination in the country. Please contact us for additional information.
Other Questions
Junior Suite - 2 Queen Beds - 4 people
Superior Suite - 2 Queen Beds - 4 people
Premium Suite - 1 King Bed - 2 people
Our guest rooms are not suited for cooking, but they do feature a coffee-maker so you may enjoy a freshly brewed cup.
Meals are à la carte, but, they may be switched to buffet-style depending on resort´s occupancy.
Currency
The rate of exchange fluctuates daily and also varies depending on the policy of individual businesses.
Food
Menus as well as property information are all digitized for ease of use and safety. Scan codes provided upon check-in on your phone and you're all set.
“Guipipía” and “Uyuyui” are joyful exclamations, used in rural areas in Costa Rica. They can often be heard during folkloric dance presentations.
We have room service available from 10am to 9pm.
