(CNN) — Costa Rica is joining the small list of countries opening to tourism from the United States -- but with some serious caveats. Visitors will need a driver's license or equivalent government-issued ID from one of the six states in order to verify their residence. He added: "We are taking very gradual and carefully analyzed steps in the direction of the revitalization of tourism that is very necessary for the protection of the social progress that Costa Rica has achieved through this industry." Private planes and yachts from the United States will also be allowed through Costa Rica's borders on a "case by case basis." Tourism is a critical part of the Costa Rican economy.

Source: CNN August 21, 2020 02:26 UTC