Your toes grip a platform, dangling several stories above the forest floor. The wind blows through your hair. A taut cable beckons flight.
3, 2, 1… JUMP! One of our favorite Costa Rica canopy zip line tours near San Jose sends you soaring through the cloud forest. A system of cables, platforms and paths connect the treetops, inviting you to experience an amazing array of the cloud forest’s flora and fauna.
The cables’ length ranges from 60 to 600 feet, and most are suspended in the canopy and traverse wild tropical rivers and cascading waterfalls. This is a unique way for you to see the jungle, experience our magnificent flora and noble trees, and fly through the canopy with a bird’s-eye view of the biodiversity. Pure adrenaline!
Your safety, health, and travel experience with us have always been our top priorities. Now, more than ever, we’re working to ensure your memorable and enjoyable stay in Costa Rica.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the world panorama, we have implemented new health protocols, updated our hotel practices, and elevated our already high standards, in accordance with our ongoing commitment to your health and safety.
The Costa Rican Government and Health Authorities have announced a new regulation stating that proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter most establishments, including hotels, restaurants, stores, museums, spas, and tours.
During this transition period, commercial establishments are permitted to operate under one of two models. Finca Rosa Blanca has decided that, in order to protect our guests, employees and community, and to ensure continuity of service when the regulations enter into full effect, as of February 8, 2022, Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm & Inn and El Tigre Vestido Restaurant will be operating under the Fully Vaccinated Model: All guests 18+ are required to be fully vaccinated, so that we may operate at capacity in our hotel common areas and restaurant.
This requirement will apply to both hotel and restaurant clients. Our staff is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and we are observing all mandated health protocols at our property.
Costa Rica recognizes individuals as fully vaccinated, when they have completed the total number of doses for each vaccine, as indicated by the pharmaceutical company. Your final dose must be applied at least 14 days prior to travel to Costa Rica. The indicated doses for each vaccine are:
AstraZeneca/Oxford: 2-dose series
Pfizer-BioNTech: 2-dose series
Moderna: 2-dose series
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson): single dose
Sinovac-CoronaVac: 2-dose series
Sinopharm: 2-dose series
Covaxin: 2-dose series
Are there exceptions to this new requirement?
Yes. The following exceptions have been outlined for commercial establishments:
Individuals aged 17 and younger are not required to present proof of vaccination.
Individuals with a duly accredited medical condition that prevents them from being vaccinated are not required to present proof of vaccination. They must attach their medical report (in English or in Spanish) to the Health Pass that they complete as a requirement to enter Costa Rica. Religious exemptions are not recognized in Costa Rica.
Per Costa Rican vaccination schemes, a 2-dose mixed series of AstraZeneca/Oxford and Pfizer-BioNTech may also be considered fully vaccinated, when accompanied by a CCSS QR Code marked as complete.
Will vaccinated guests be required to present their foreign vaccination card as proof?
Yes. Before traveling to Costa Rica, you will be required to fill out the Health Pass (maximum: 72 hours prior to travel). Note that the Health Pass will ask you to upload your proof of vaccination, if available. You will be issued a QR code for entry to Costa Rica.
Keep a printed or digital copy of your Health Pass QR code on hand, as you will be required to present this QR code upon entry to Costa Rica. You may also be asked to present it during your stay, for access to tours and activities, as well as at commercial establishments, including stores, restaurants, and hotels.
Until current regulations enter into full effect in Costa Rica, at Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm & Inn and El Tigre Vestido Restaurant, we will be asking for your proof of vaccination, as issued by your country of residence, showing completion of the vaccine series a minimum 14 days before arriving at the hotel or restaurant.
A vaccination certificate must include the following information:
Name of the person who received the vaccine. You will be required to present a passport, identity card or residency card for each guest checking into the hotel.
Date of each dose.
Name of the administered vaccine.
Finca Rosa Blanca COVID Protocols
We’re In this Together: Community Responsibility
100% Vaccinated: 100% of our staff has been vaccinated.
We’re Masked: 100% of our staff wears a mask, at all times.
Masks in Public Spaces: At Finca Rosa Blanca, as throughout Costa Rica, masks are required in all public spaces (except when dining).
Finca Rosa Blanca: Elevated Cleaning Protocols
Sanitation Manager: Our new Sanitation Manager is responsible for keeping Finca Rosa Blanca disinfected and sanitized, at all times.
Cleaning: We disinfect all high-traffic and high-touch areas, including our Front Desk, restaurant surfaces, and public restrooms.
Updated Hygiene Protocols: Our elevated hygiene measures include hand sanitizer stations and physical distancing in high traffic areas, face masks for our team members and guests and daily temperature checks for all team members.
Supplier Safety: Our third-party suppliers – including tour operators and transport services – are required to comply with strict safety measures, including regular surface disinfection.
Sanitized Surfaces: In addition to our standard disinfection protocols, we sanitize all room keys and our golf cart (for guest room transportation).
Pool: Pool seating is spaced and sanitized according to protocols.
Finca Rosa Blanca: Social Distancing & Low-Contact Experience
Digital Procedures: We’ve implemented digital check-in/check-out, online payments, and mobile registration. Our Digital Concierge app enables live chat, dining orders, bookings for in- and off-property guest experiences, and access to resort information.
Safe Transfers: All transfers will be private and vehicle interiors will be wiped down and disinfected between rides.
Finca Rosa Blanca: Housekeeping & Room Protocols
Sanitized Amenities: We disinfect telephones and safes after every check-out. We also deep-clean mini-bars and the coffee preparation area.
Updated Protocols: We’ve fully updated our housekeeping protocols to follow CDC and international health guidelines for disinfection, laundry services, and cleaning.
Choice in Service Frequency: You may now choose between daily housekeeping, drop-off service, or no housekeeping during your stay.
Regular Sanitation: We have updated our already rigorous protocols to include sanitizing all surfaces, after the departure of each restaurant guest.
Minimal Touchpoints: We’ve transitioned to digital and single-use menus (printed on recycled paper), as well as wrapped flatware and condiments provided only upon request.
Hassle-Free Return Home: Onsite COVID Testing at Finca Rosa Blanca
Depending on your country of origin, you may need a COVID test before you return home. We offer two types (Antigen and PCR) of onsite testing at Finca Rosa Blanca, through a verified and approved local laboratory. Test results are delivered in both English and Spanish.
Please note that we do not upcharge or add any fees for onsite testing. You will pay the lab directly.
Antigen Test: Taken via nose swab, with results available in 3-4 hours. Total Cost: ¢38,000 (about $60), including the lab’s onsite fee. Credit cards preferred.
PCR Test: Taken via nose swab, with results available 24-48 hours after your sample is taken. Total Cost: ¢68,000 (about $110), including the lab’s onsite fee. Credit cards are preferred.
Costa Rica Entry Requirements
Costa Rica’s borders are open to international travelers. Today, Costa Rica’s entry requirements are some of the simplest in the world:
No COVID Test Required: No COVID test is required to enter Costa Rica.
If You are Fully Vaccinated: As of August 1, 2021, if you are fully vaccinated (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, or AstraZeneca), then you are exempt from traveler's medical insurance requirements(see below). Vaccination certificates, vaccination cards, and the U.S. "COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card" may be used to demonstrate your vaccination status.
COVID-19 Vaccination OR Traveler’s Medical Insurance: If you are not vaccinated (or not fully vaccinated, upon your date of entry), you’ll need an international or Costa Rican travel insurance policy that covers COVID-19 medical expenses ($50,000 minimum) and accommodations ($2,000 minimum), in the case of quarantine.
A Completed Health Pass: Fill out the official Health Passwithin 72 hours of your trip, for a streamlined arrival process.
