--- title: Monday October 9, 2023.  description: Costa Rica has changed laws for tourists to allow stays for 180 days in Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/DSC_3700.jpg --- # Monday October 9, 2023.  [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/the-daily-monday-october-9-2023](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/the-daily-monday-october-9-2023) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) ### **Costa Rica Extends Tourist Stays to 180 Days for Visitors from 60 Countries**    In case you have not caught wind of the latest update, Costa Rica has just rolled out a meaningful change for tourists. The maximum allowable stay for visitors from a select group of 60 countries has been doubled, soaring from the previous 90 days to a generous 180 days. This exciting policy shift took effect on June 15th, opening the doors to an even more enticing extended vacation in your cherished corner of paradise, [Las Catalinas.](http://www.lascatalinascr.com/)   The announcement was made by Francisco Gamboa, the Minister of Economy, as part of the Costa Rican government's commitment to fortifying the tourism industry. This noteworthy adjustment was catalyzed by the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), highlighting the profound value Costa Rica places on its visitors.      Canatur presented a compelling case, asserting that the previous, shorter stay duration was inadvertently discouraging tourists from fully immersing themselves in the wonders of Costa Rica. With this extension, the primary objective is to lure visitors from countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, and more, to linger longer and, naturally, contribute to the burgeoning growth of Costa Rica's economy.      An important detail to remember is that foreign driver's licenses must still undergo validation after the initial thirty days of your stay. It is worth noting that Las Catalinas continues to be a car-free village, ensuring that this requirement does not pose any inconvenience to our town members' extended sojourns. This news is nothing short of a cause for celebration, granting you more freedom to [enjoy well-living in Las Catalinas](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/brians-vision-embracing-living-working-and-playing-in-las-catalinas) and life in Costa Rica for an extended period.  ## See related posts ## [Sunday, August 11th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [In this Daily: Día de la Madre (Costa Rican Mother’s Day) and the Week Ahead](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) ## [Monday, November 18th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [In this Daily: The Pura Vida Ride Paddle Battle and the Intrepid Challenge](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) ## [Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [In this Daily: A Look at the National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) ## [Monday, September 23rd, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [In this Daily: The Monkeys of Guanacaste](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) #### Subscribe to The Blog, The Daily, The Newsletter, and more Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. Absolute confidentiality. Never SPAM. You can unsubscribe at any time.