New requirements for travelers flying from Riviera Maya to the US will go into effect as of Nov. 8, 2021.
U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and Immigrants
Fully vaccinated
The viral test must be conducted on a sample taken no more than 3 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country if you show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Not fully vaccinated
The viral test must be conducted on a sample taken no more than 1 day before the flight’s departure from a foreign country if you do not show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Non-U.S. citizen, Non-U.S. immigrants: Air Travel to the United States
You must be fully vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane if you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa). Only limited exceptions apply.
You are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 when you travel to the United States by air. The timing of this test depends on your vaccination status and age.
Everyone
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor areas of public transportation (including airplanes) traveling into, within, or out of the United States and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs (including airports).
These travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.
Locogringo is committed to providing the latest updates available for travelers in the area, should you have any further questions reach out to us for more information and details.
Testing Site Information in Akumal
Guests traveling with Locogringo to Riviera Maya now have these options available to them for the required COVID test. Travelers returning to the U.S. are required to present negative test results prior to boarding. The following testing sites and area doctors are able to perform the Rapid Antigen Test for guests staying in Akumal.
Local Doctors
The following doctors have an office in the Akumal Pueblo and will also do house calls for an additional fee.
Akumal Medical Center has Dr. Nestor and Dr. Maceda. They can be reached via email at maceda.arturo@gmail.com or WhatsApp at 011 52 984138 6565.
Dr. Fabio Esquivel can be contacted. drfabioesquivel@gmail.com or WhatsApp to 011 52 999 279 8284.
On-site House Calls at Your Rental
Guests staying in Akumal and the surrounding areas can reach out to our concierge David to book a house call. This is especially convenient for those traveling in larger groups just send an email to concierge@locogringo.com and he'll make the necessary arrangements for you.
Cheaper but farther away
Additional options are located in Tulum and in the Cancun airport. However, timing is crucial so please plan appropriately to avoid missing your flight.
Mobile testing site in the Chedraui parking lot in Tulum. No reservations are needed and the cost is around $20/person.
There is a testing site at the Cancun Airport: You can test prior to your departure. The cost is around $17/person.
Locogringo is committed to providing the latest updates available for travelers in the area, should you have any further questions reach out to us for more information and details.