Starting to plan your summer vacation, but aren’t sure what your options are? Don’t feel like checking the embassy websites for every country in North and Central America? Well we already did that, so we’ve got you covered! Currently 18 North/Central American countries are allowing US citizens to visit, so let’s get right to it.
Note: When returning to the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of a negative PCR test, so we have included information on the availability of testing and prices for each location. The information found in this article is valid as of May 24, 2021 and is subject to change. Additionally, if you have visited any high-risk countries within the past month, additional restrictions may apply.
Antigua and Barbuda
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists above the age of 12 entering Antigua and Barbuda must present a negative RT-PCR (real-time PCR) test taken within 7 days of their flight, complete a health declaration form upon arrival, and may be required to quarantine with a tracking bracelet. There is currently a nightly curfew in place starting at 11:00pm, but no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for 200 USD at the Mount St. John Medical Center and at some resorts.
More information here
Bahamas
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists ages 10+ boarding a flight to the Bahamas must present a negative RT-PCR (real-time PCR) test taken within 5 days of their flight OR provide proof of full vaccination, and complete a Travel Health Declaration. Additionally, tourists must complete a daily health questionnaire for the first 14 days of stay and take a rapid antigen test on the 5th day of their trip. There are currently curfews in place which vary by island, and all tourists planning to travel between islands must complete an online health application and repeat the process completed upon initial arrival unless the inter-island travel occurs within 24 hours of arrival to the Bahamas. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for ~140 USD as well as rapid antigen tests for ~40 USD at these sites.
More Information here
Barbados
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists ages 5+ entering Barbados must present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival and complete an immigration and customs form at least 24 hours prior to arrival. If the tourist is vaccinated, in addition to the previous requirements, they will need to provide proof of vaccination and complete a second COVID test upon arrival (must quarantine until negative results are returned). Non-vaccinated tourists will be required to quarantine using a tracking bracelet and take a second covid test 5 days after arrival. There is currently a nightly curfew in place on the weekends from 12PM to 5AM, but no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for ~150 USD and antigen tests cost ~100 USD.
More information here
Belize
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Belize must present a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours of travel, a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel, or proof of immunization completed no less than 2 weeks prior to travel. Additionally, tourists must fill out a customs and immigration form which will be provided during the flight, and book their stay at a Gold Standard hotel. There is currently a curfew in place from Sunday to Wednesday - 10pm to 5am and Thursday to Saturday from midnight to 5am. However, there are no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for around 50 USD.
More information here
Costa Rica
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Costa Rica must provide proof of travel medical insurance covering up to 50,000USD, complete an online health pass 48 hours prior to arrival, possess a return ticket, and fill out an epidemiological form upon entry (available in English). There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens at these facilities for around 110 USD.
More information here
Check out our Costa Rica itinerary here
Dominica
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Dominica must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel, take a rapid antigen test upon arrival, and submit a health questionnaire at least 24 hours before arrival. Additionally, tourists must quarantine at a Covid Certified accommodation and will be administered a PCR test on the 5th day - if negative, the traveler will no longer need to quarantine. There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for around 40 USD.
More information here
Dominican Republic
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering the Dominican Republic may be randomly tested or temperature checked upon arrival, but no additional previous measures are required. There is currently a nationwide curfew in place: Monday - Friday from 10pm to 5am and Saturday - Sunday from 9pm to 5am, both with a grace period for transit until 12am. There are, however, no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available at these facilities to U.S. citizens for around 75 USD.
More information here
El Salvador
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering El Salvador must present negative RT-PCR test results received within 72 hours of arrival OR present proof of vaccination. There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for around 100 USD at a list of private clinics that can be found using the link below.
More information here
Grenada
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Vaccinated Tourist Entry Requirements: Vaccinated tourists entering Grenada must present a negative PCR or serology test taken within 72 hours, show proof of vaccination, complete and present a printed copy of a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate when boarding their flight, book an approved accommodation for at least 2 nights, and get PCR tested upon arrival (150 USD).
Unvaccinated Tourist Entry Requirements: Unvaccinated tourists entering Grenada must present a negative PCR or serology test taken within 72 hours, complete and present a printed copy of a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate when boarding their flight, book an approved accommodation for at least 7 nights, quarantine for 7 days upon arrival and be tested on day 5 (150 USD), and monitor/report health status for the 7 days following release from quarantine.
There is currently a curfew in place between the hours of Midnight and 4AM daily, but no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for around 150 USD at a list of clinics that can be found here.
More information here
Guatemala
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists ages 10+ entering Guatemala must present negative PCR or serology test results received within 72 hours of arrival, proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 within 3 months of arrival. Note that travelers will need to have results in time to board their departing flight from the United States. Tourists will also be required to complete a Health Pass prior to arrival. There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for prices ranging from 70 to 200 USD. Some of the clinics which offer testing can be found at the link below.
More information here
Haiti
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Haiti must present a negative PCR or Antigen test taken within 72 hours of boarding their flight to Haiti or proof of recovery from COVID-19 along with a PCR test. There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for 75 USD at the clinics listed in the link below.
More information here
Honduras
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Honduras must present a negative PCR or Antigen test taken within 72 hours of arriving in Haiti and complete the immigration precheck form. There is currently a curfew in place from 10pm to 5am except in Olancho, and intercity/interstate travel is only permitted from 5am to 10pm. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for ~150 USD. Additional information regarding PCR testing can be found here.
More information here
Jamaica
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Jamaica must present a negative PCR or Antigen test taken within 72 hours of their travel date and an approved Travel Authorization form submitted within 7 days of the intended travel date at the time of boarding. Visitors will undergo health screening measures and will receive different quarantine and testing related instructions based on the evaluation. Additionally, tourists must book a stay at a “resilient corridor approved accommodation” which can be found here. There is currently a curfew in place on weekdays from 8pm to 5am, Saturdays from 6pm to 5am, and Sundays from 2pm to 5am. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for prices ranging from 150 to 230 USD.
More information here
Mexico
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Mexico must enter via air travel and will be subject to health screening procedures and temperature checks upon arrival. There are currently curfews and intercity/interstate travel restrictions in place which vary by state and/or city. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for prices ranging from 150 to 300 USD at some resorts and at these clinics.
More information here
Nicaragua
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Nicaragua must present a negative RT-PCR or serology test taken within 72 hours of arrival. There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens at the National Center for Diagnosis and Reference (CNDR) for 150 USD with same-day results.
More information here
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Saint Kitts and Nevis must present a negative RT-PCR test (not conducted by LabCorp) within 48-72 hours prior to arrival, show proof of vaccination if vaccinated, submit this entry form, and download the SKN COVID-19 contact tracing mobile app. Upon arrival, passengers will be subject to health screening measures such as temperature checks and questionnaires. Visitors will be required to quarantine at an approved hotel: if unvaccinated for up to 14 days with PCR tests on days 7 and 9 (100 USD) and if unvaccinated for 9 days with a PCR test on day 9 (150 USD). There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for ~150 USD at testing centers found in the link below.
More information here
Saint Lucia
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists ages 5+ entering Saint Lucia from the US must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 5 days before arrival and if ages 18+ fill out and print a Pre-Travel Registration Form. There is currently a curfew from 9pm to 4am in place, and visitors are required to remain on hotel property (other than for water excursions) for the duration of their stay. PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for 100 USD at hotels and testing facilities.
More information here
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Currently open to U.S. citizens
Tourists entering Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from the US must present a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival and complete a Pre-Arrival Form. Unvaccinated tourists will be required to quarantine for 14 days on arrival in an approved hotel and be tested between days 4 and 7 of quarantine. Vaccinated tourists will be retested upon arrival and must quarantine for 48 hours (or more if results have not yet been received). There is currently no curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity/interstate travel. RT-PCR tests are available to U.S. citizens for prices ranging from 40 to 100 USD.
More information here
Well there you have it: A complete list of North and Central American countries open to U.S. tourists right now! Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more blog posts covering restrictions in other continents.
