We would like to make you aware of some important legal information related to boating and fishing in Costa Rica to make your stay with us as easy and enjoyable as possible. Following you will find important information concerning your entrance into Costa Rican waters and Los Sueños Marina.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE COUNTRY (during the COVID-19 pandemic)

NOTE: As of November 1, all travelers worldwide are welcome to visit Costa Rica.

1. Complete the health form entitled PASE DE SALUD available here https://salud.go.cr.

2. TRAVELER’S HEALTH INSURANCE – An insurance policy is required to cover lodging in the event of a quarantine and medical expenses for the COVID illness. The insurance policy may be international or purchased from Costa Rican insurance companies.

The local insurances able to offer this traveler’s health policy today are INS: https://www.grupoins.com/seguroparaviajeros and Sagicor: https://tiendasagicor.com/en/collections/todos. We suggest Sagicor as it is less expensive and the website is available in English.

For international policies, the tourist must request a certificate issued by their insurance carrier in English or Spanish, that indicates at a minimum the following three conditions:

Term of the policy effective for the duration of the visit to Costa Rica.

Coverage guaranty for medical expenses in the event of a COVID-19 pandemic illness in Costa Rica, for at least US$50,000 (fifty thousand dollars in the legal currency of the United States of America).

Minimum coverage of US$2,000 for extended lodging due to the pandemic illness.

INITIAL ENTRY INTO COSTA RICA

Upon your initial entry into the country, you will receive a Temporary Permit for your boat, called the Certificado de Importación Temporal from the Ministry of Finance and Customs (in Spanish, Ministerio de Hacienda y Aduana). This permit is valid for up to three months and can not be renewed. Once the permit has expired, you will need to leave the country, as Customs will not make any exceptions for renewal.

If you are planning to keep your boat in Costa Rica for more than three months, the vessel must apply for an extended cruising permit from the Department of Transportation Maritime Division MOPT (in Spanish, Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes MOPT).
Further details can be provided by contacting the Marina office.

As the first a government-sanctioned Marina, a slip use agreement with Los Sueños Marina will allow you to apply for an extended cruising permit. If you are just arriving to our Country, it is important for you to know as a government-sanctioned Marina; Los Sueños Marina is also considered an official port of entry; however you must contact an agent in advance (48 hours min) in order to coordinate an official visit by the corresponding government authorities.

Our suggested agent is Ernesto Andrade.
Ernesto can be reached by email at eandrade@ice.co.cr
or by telephone at (506) 2661-0948 office, or (506) 8811-7290 cell.

Local law prohibits non-Costa Rican flagged boats from operating as commercial charters. Please be aware that government authorities are very strict in this regard, and officials make regular inspections of Los Sueños Marina. Foreign vessels found chartering could be impounded.

Additional Named Insured

1 El Sueño Resort LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
Los Sueños Resort and Marina, Corporate Office, Marina Village
Bahia Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Attention: Ashley Bretecher, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications

2 Guapizul, Ltda., a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada under the laws of Costa Rica. Cedula Juridica: 3-102-093315
Los Sueños Resort and Marina, Marina Los Sueños, Marina Village
Bahia Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Attention: William G. Kirby, Director of Marina Operations

3 Constructora COPT, Ltda. a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada under the laws of Costa Rica. Cedula Juridica: 3-102-118987
Los Sueños Resort and Marina,
Marina Los Sueños, Marina Village
Bahia Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Attention: Ashley Bretecher, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications

4 Marina de Herradura, Ltda. a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, under the laws of Costa Rica. Cedula Juridica: 3-102-126680
Marina Los Sueños, Marina Village
Bahia Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Attention: Ashley Bretecher, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications

• Copy of the Vessel’s Certificate of Documentation or Registration.
• Copy of the Owner’s and Captain’s Passport.
• Copy of the Crew List.
• Clearance into Costa Rica must be done in one of the following official ports of entry: Golfito, Caldera, Puntarenas, Playa del Coco or Punta Morales. As a government-sanctioned Marina, Los Sueños Marina is also considered an official port of entry. However, you must contact an agent in advance in order to coordinate an official visit by the corresponding government authorities.

The Los Sueños dry storage facility can accommodate vessels of up to 35 feet in length, perfect for storing jet skis and small recreational boats.

The Marina’s lift truck has a 10-ton capacity. Its range extends from –15 feet for direct retrieval from the water to +30 feet for secure placement of boats in the two-storey dry storage structure that houses 110 vessels in total.

RATE SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

CURRRENT AS OF JUNE 1, 2016

Annual Dry Storage Use Rates: $14 to $20 USD per lineal foot per month calculated by Owner on vessel length, width, height, depth, other features and rack space available. Preferential rates are given to residents of the Resort. There is a minimum monthly user fee (“User Fee”) of $220.00 for any Boat and required minimum Security Deposit Fee of $1,000 The minimum required liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage is $250,000

The following services are included in the User Fee:

• Unlimited number of in and out launches
• Water line rinse
• Battery charge upon request
• Boat draining during rainy season

Seasonal (less than one year (including month-to-month) Dry Storage Use Rates: $15 to $21 USD per lineal foot per month calculated by Owner on vessel length, width, height, depth, other features and rack space available. Preferential rates are given to annual users and residents of the Resort.

There is a minimum monthly seasonal user fee of $250 for any Boat and required minimum Security Deposit Fee of $1,000 The minimum required liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage is $100,000
The seasonal User Fee includes a maximum of four in and out launches per month. Additional in and out launches will be charged at $30 for any in or out launch. (The charge for an in and out launch is $60.00) All other services (e.g., battery charge, water rinse, etc.) will be charged at $30 per hour, with a $30 minimum charge.

The current user fee schedule, is subject to change, at anytime, without notice, at the sole discretion of Los Sueños Marina.

Staying overnight on Dry Storage vessels is strictly prohibited.

As there is a great demand for this service and a limited number of Spaces available in the Facility, we ask that you please contact our Marina Office as soon as possible to make a reservation for your Boat.

REQUEST INFORMATION:

Toll-free (from US and Canada): 866-865-9759
Direct: 011-506-2630-4200
E-mail: marina@lossuenos.com