Uruguay to open borders on November 1st

Uruguay to open borders on November 1st

From November 1st , Uruguay will open its borders to regular travelers who can demonstrate that are fully vaccinated and has a negative PCR test.

Entry requirements to travel protocols to visit Uruguay

Arrivals must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure and sign an affidavit (usually on the plane) confirming the absence of symptoms and contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases. in the 14 days prior to admission.

 

By showing proof of complete vaccination (accepted vaccines include Coronavac and Sputnik, as well as those accepted in the EU and in the United States of America), foreigners will not need to quarantine, but must undergo an additional PCR test seven days after their arrival. There are several local companies that offer this service.

 

Unvaccinated foreigners will not be allowed to enter Uruguay, even with a negative test. Only residents and nationals can enter Uruguay without vaccinating.

 

In order to visit and enter Uruguay, every traveler must have medical insurance that covers Covid-19 treatment.

 

The president announced that minors who are from countries where vaccinations were unavailable to their age group, will be able to enter the country with their vaccinated parents and receive a Pfizer shot at no cost. The family group will be required to quarantine.

The latest on the pandemic in Uruguay

In Uruguay, 72% of the population is fully vaccinated and 24% already have a third shot. Eighty percent (yes four in five) of 12-19 years old are also vaccinated, so if you’ve been concerned about this starting where you live, know that here we’ve not had adverse reactions. Remember we keep this page on Uruguay & the pandemic updated whenever there’s significant news.

Below is the update information from Chile and Argentina related to everything you need to know before visiting these South American countries.

CHILE

• For some activities and at some sites, there are reduced capacities.
• The reopenng of Easter Island currently has no official date.


Chile: Entry restrictions & requirements for travelers:


• From November 1st the entry restrictions are reduced, allowing a shorter quarantine period. Upon arrival, travelers will still require a negative result to a PCR test no older than 72 hours.


• While waiting for the results (which takes in average a couple of hours), travelers must quarantine in a hotel room. Upon receiving a negative test result, travelers may leave.


• To enter travelers must get a mobility pass under mevacuno.gob.cl (proof of vaccination) before arriving in Chile.


• It can take around a month to get the mobility pass, so we recommend applying for your pass well in advance of your trip.


• Upon arrival, travelers must show international insurance covering COVID-19 treatment, emergency medical expenses, and evacuation/repatriation.


• A minimum coverage of USD 30,000 is required.


• A health affidavit submitted up to 48 hours prior to the estimated time of arrival in Chile (local time).

ARGENTINA


• Cruise Season started on October 20th, 2021.


Argentina: Entry restrictions & requirements for travelers:


• Since October 1st, Argentina has reopened its borders to travelers from neighboring countries.


• From November 1st, Argentina plans to reopen its borders to the rest of the world.


• As of October 21st, the following travel regulations are valid:


• Travelers must show proof of complete vaccination upon arrival. The last dose must have been received at least 14 days before entering the country.


• Travelers must show proof of a negative result from a COVID19 PCR test performed up to 72 hours before boarding the plane.


• It is required for all travelers to perform a PCR test from 5 to 7 days after arriving in Argentina.


• Those who cannot present valid proof of complete vaccination must enter quarantine upon arrival. An antigen test upon landing in Argentina as well as a PCR test on day 7 of quarantine is required. Unvaccinated minors do not need to do a PCR test or Antigen test but must quarantine for 7 days.


• Upon arrival, travelers must show international insurance covering COVID-19 treatment.


• A health affidavit must be submitted 48 hours prior to arrival in Argentina.

Before planning the trip or buying the flights, check with your consulate and find out about update regulations. These are constant decisions and governments may change the protocols.

Keep in touch and check our blog frequently as we inform and update the articles according to the announcements of the governments.

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Updated Information and Travel Requirements to visit Peru

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Updated Information and Travel Requirements to visit Peru

Many people are eager to start planning travel after receiving their COVID vaccine. And countries are once again open to international visitors—typically, with fewer entry requirements for those who are fully vaccinated. There is still a lot to consider before traveling.

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Important Update for travelers arriving in Peru this November

  • All cities are on a ‘moderate level of alert’. The daily curfew from 2 am to 4 am.
 
  • The use of a mask is mandatory throughout the country, as well as the use of double masks in closed places, such as airports, shopping centers, banks, supermarkets, among others.
 
  • The use of beaches is allowed in some regions including Lima, Tumbes, and Piura.
 
  • Since July 15th, 2021, it is again possible to buy permits for the 4/3 day-trek and 5/4 day-trek Inca trail. 
 
  • Since October 11th it is possible to buy authorizations for 2022.

For more information on the new rules for the Inca trail as well as visits to Machu Picchu check out our page on New Rules to visit Machu Picchu.  

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Entry restrictions & requirements for travelers:

  • The border to Peru is open.
 
  • Travelers from South Africa or who have made a stopover in South Africa in the last 14 days are still not allowed to enter Peruvian territory until October 31st.
 
  • You will need to show a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before boarding the plane to Lima. We recommend double-checking the entry requirements with your airline before flying.
 
  • Full vaccination no longer waives the need to get a PCR test (as was previously announced). It is necessary for all travelers over the age of 12 to present a negative result from a PCR test.
 
  • It is no longer necessary to go into a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.
 
 
  • Children under the age of 12 only need to present a medical certificate of good health upon arrival in Peru.
 
  • Currently, all land borders are temporarily closed, thus suspending arrival to Peru by land.
 
  • You may also want to consider purchasing travel insurance.

Travel guidelines continue to change, so travelers should check their destination country’s official government websites—and the CDC website—regularly before and during any trip.

Contact Us if you have any questions or if you want to start planning your trip for 2022.

Machu Picchu Entry and NEW Regulations (As of November 2021)

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Machu Picchu Entry and NEW Regulations (As of November 2021)

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Find travel guidelines, recommendations, and updated information to visit Machu Picchu.

  • The current daily capacity for Machu Picchu is 2244 spaces. During the pandemic, this maximum capacity was reduced to 40% (897 spaces). Capacity has gone up to 100% again. This is subject to change according to changes in alert levels in the future. We strongly recommend travelers planning to visit Machu Picchu to buy their tickets ASAP since availability has become rather limited.
 
  • Temperature will be taken before entry, visitors registering more than 37.5°C (99.5° F) or more won’t be allowed to enter the site.
 
  • Groups will have a maximum of 9 (8 visitors and a guide).
 
  • Children under 3 years of age do not need to pay an entrance fee. Children aged between 3 and 17 years can pay a reduced entrance fee. The reduced student rate only applies to 18 to 25-year-olds who can present a university student card (the ISIC Card is not valid).
 
  • During the Machu Picchu tour, a minimum distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) between visitors is suggested, and for groups, at least 20 meters (66 ft).
 
  • The visit has a maximum duration of 4 hours.
 
  • Wearing of a mask is compulsory during the entire visit to Machu Picchu.
 
  • To comply with safety and health protocols throughout the travel experience, measures to keep social distancing have been implemented. Socially distanced markings on the floor for the waiting line to board the shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu can now be found. At train stations, one seat has to remain empty between passengers.
 
  • Antibacterial hand gel is available at train and bus stations, etc.
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About PeruRAil and IncaRail

  • PeruRail and IncaRail have resumed their operation on November 1st 2020. Both companies have implemented safety protocols.
 
  • All passengers must show their ID along with their digital boarding pass.
 
  • Boarding will be done exclusively by means of showing your digital boarding pass (on your smartphone).
 
  • Before boarding the trains, the symptomatology form must be submitted in digital format, through a sworn statement. In the case of children under 14 years old, they may only travel with at least one of their parents/guardians. Find the sworn statement for each rail company:
 
  • General Form: Peru Rail / Inca Rail
 
  • Children under 14 years old: Peru Rail / Inca Rail
 
  • Over 65 years old: Peru Rail / Inca Rail
 
  • Wearing of a mask and a face shield on board is compulsory.
 
  • Temperature checks will be carried out on board.
 
  • As of November 29th, 2020, the new capacity of the trains has been upped to 100%.
 
  • Consuming food onboard is not permitted.
 
  • The Hiram Bingham train will only operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until June 30th, 2022.

Hours & Admissions

  • Visits to Machu Picchu begin at 06:00 am. The site closes at 05:30 pm.
 
  • There are 9 visit slots from Monday to Sunday, the first from 6:00 am to 7:00 am and the last from 2:00 pm through 3:00 pm.
 
  • Visitors should take the shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu max. 30 minutes before the start of the assigned visitation time slot.
 
  • As you see in the picture below, signage and floor markings allow for compliance with social distancing.
 
  • Wearing of a mask during your visit is compulsory.
 
  • Due to the limited number of tickets to Machu Picchu on sale, we recommend you first check slot availability and based on that look for a suitable train frequency.
 
  • Entrance availability can be checked online here.

Shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

Similar to the trains, the capacity of the shuttle buses from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice-versa is 100%. Wearing a mask and a face shield on board is compulsory.

Admission to the Inca Trail

  • Since July 15th, 2021, it is again possible to buy permits for the 4/3 and 5/4 Inca trail. From October 11th, it will possible to buy permits for 2022.
  • For the 2-day and 4-day Inca Trail, the maximum number of hikers joining a group is 7, while for the remainder of options there can be 8 hikers in a group without considering the guide or porter. In total, the maximum number of visitors per group can be 25 people consisting of 8 tourists, 1 guide, and 10-16 support people (such as porters).
  • Before starting the hike, visitors must sign an affidavit of health found here.
  • Body temperature checks will be made at the starting point as well as at different checkpoints throughout the trial

Currently, the Inca trail is run at 50% capacity:

 

For the 4-day Inca Trail there are 250 spaces at a time

For the 2-day Inca Trail there are 125 spaces at a time

From 2022 the Inca Trail should run at 100% capacity with up to 10 hikers per group.

 

Access to Wayna Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain

The new rules for Machu Picchu also include guidelines for visits to Wayna Picchu and ‘Machu Picchu Mountain’ which have both already opened to visitors again.

 

Machu Picchu Mountain has 400 spaces a day distributed into 2 entrance times: 06:00 a.m. and 08:00 a.m.

 

Wayna Picchu has 200 spaces a day distributed into 4 entrance times: 06:00 a.m., 08;00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 pm.

Contact Us if you have any questions or if you want to start planning your trip for 2022. It is key to book in advance to guarantee your visit to Machu Picchu and secure your accommodations. 

Updated Information and Travel Requirements to visit Argentina

Updated Information and Travel Requirements to visit Argentina

(As of October 26th, 2021)

Having exceeded 50% of the population vaccinated with 2 doses, Argentina has updated the conditions of entry of foreigners to Argentina. The conditions expressed below are dynamic according to the epidemiological situation, so we recommend contacting the local embassy and regulatory entities for information on updated requirements according to your nationality, country of residence and places recently visited.

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Coronavirus travel advisory and regulations in Argentina

  • People over 18 years of age must have a complete vaccination schedule, with the last application date at least 14 days before entering the country. Argentina admits the vaccines authorized in the country of origin.
 
  • 48 hours before arriving in Argentina, foreign tourists need to fill out a Health Affidavit before getting to the airport. The link with the form is found in this link: http://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/
 
  • Travelers must present a certificate of PCR test carried out with a maximum of 72 hours and a test with a negative result (covid 19).
 
  • Obligatory quarantine is eliminated for unvaccinated minors under 18 years of age, who travel with their family. They must present negative PCR just like adults.
 
  • Non-resident foreign citizens must also have travel insurance with coverage for COVID-19 care in Argentina, including hospitalization and isolation.
 
  • It is recommended to register in the APP CUIDAR within 48 hours. of arrival to the country. In case the final destination is in the interior, we recommend inquiring about the provincial regulations that are applicable.
 
  • Non-resident foreigners who do not come for tourist reasons and who do not present a complete vaccination scheme, duly authorized by Migrations to enter the country for work or medical reasons, must quarantine.
 
  • If a person tests positive for covid, that person will have to quarantine. The subsequent tests that they have to do and the cost of the stay in the places of compulsory isolation provided by the provincial authorities must be assumed by the person who enters the country and must be carried out according to the rules established by the competent authorities. Both the infected person and her close contacts must comply with the isolation in the places provided by the corresponding national authorities and destined for this purpose, until the safe transfer to their place of residence is carried out, if applicable.

Open borders in Argentina are:

  • Ezeiza International Airport, Jorge Newbery Airport, San Fernando Airport, Buquebus Port Terminal and Colonia Express Port Terminal.
  • Misiones (Iguazu): Iguazú Border Center, Foz de Iguazú and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport.
  • Mendoza: Governor Francisco Gabrielli “El Plumerillo” International Airport and Cristo Redentor System Border Center, Horcones pass.
  • Ushuaia: From 10/20 the International Airport “Malvinas Argentinas” and the Port of Ushuaia.

As of October 20, the cruise season is enabled.

 

The conditions expressed above are variable according to the epidemiological situation, so we recommend contacting the local embassy and regulatory entities for information on updated requirements according to your nationality, country of residence and places recently visited.

 

This information is sent for informational purposes only. The personal documentation and verification of immigration and health requirements in force at the time of making the trip is the absolute responsibility of the passenger.

If you have any questions, please contact our Travel Experts.