TESTING
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WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTABLE TESTS?
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The U.S. requires a NAAT, PCR or Antigen Test (all done by nose/mouth swabs). Rapid Antigen Tests - by far the most popular for vacationers - produce results in 15 minutes.
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CAN I BRING AT-HOME TESTS WITH ME AND USE THEM?
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YES. There are at-home tests you can bring to Mexico and use for your re-entry in the U.S. Your at-home test must be proctored via video. The CDC currently accepts 3 major at-home tests: Abbott’s BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card "Home Test", Qured’s video-supervised rapid antigen test, & Ellume’s COVID-19 Home Test. Each of these 3 at-home tests offer a proctoring service at no additional cost. (*Note - the BinaxNow "Self Test" is NOT accepted). Each test can be taken from wherever you are in the world, as long as you can access the internet to have your test proctored. Be sure to order your test kit well before you depart the U.S so you get it in time. Double-check any expiration dates. Several airlines have partnered with testing providers, including American, and travelers flying with American can use promo code AATRAVEL15 when purchasing Qured tests. Qured ($39) - www.qured.us BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test ($150 for a pack of 6) - www.emed.com Ellume - out of stock online
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CAN I GET TESTED IN SAYULITA?
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YES. Testing is readily available in and around Sayulita. We will be arranging for two teams (one on Sunday, one on Monday) to come to our villa (on the North Side) to provide tests to our guests. The cost of the test will be approximately $48. Everyone will receive their results via email the same day. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE THIS OPTION, PLEASE EMAIL DREW AT DREWBRADLEY01@GMAIL.COM WITH YOUR DEPARTURE DATE. Once I have your date and your email address, I will forward you a private calendar where you can book an apt time and enter your passport info. You can pay online or on the day of testing. If you want to arrange testing for yourself in Sayulita, the main testing site is The Sayulita Covid Testing Center (in the town center) which provides results w/in 2 hours. You can book an appointment online, and the cost is approximately $53. They will also come to your hotel/condo/villa and there are group discount rates. https://sayulitacovidtestingcenterschedule.as.me/schedule.php
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CAN I GET TESTED AT THE AIRPORT PRIOR TO FLIGHT DEPARTURE?
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YES. The Puerto Vallarta Airport has multiple testing locations inside the airport and you can do your test there prior to departure ($22 for Antigen Test; $73 for PCR). Give yourself an extra hour or two at the airport to do so.
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IS THERE AN EXEMPTION IF I RECENTLY RECOVERED FROM COVID?
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YES as long as it was within 90 days of your return flight. If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country AND a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).