No, but...
Mexico does not require visitors to present a negative COVID-19 test before entering the country. However, we strongly recommend that you get tested before you travel. At-home tests are less than $10 - a reasonable price for feeling safe, right? Out of extra precaution, we will be limiting interactions 2 weeks before the wedding. If you are experiencing any symptoms we kindly as you to stay home for the safety of our guests. We do not want anyone to get sick!
Same, same, but different
Mexico is like the US and the rest of the world when it comes to COVID, the situation is always changing. Masks are extremely commonplace and widely used indoors and outdoors. In SMA, you are required to wear a mask within the city square (even outside) and businesses strongly recommend you wear them when visiting their stores or restaurants. We strongly recommend you wear masks when asked or you could face fines up to $1,000 USD.
Enjoy the great outdoors
All wedding events are located outside! That is one of our favorite things about SMA. Nearly all restaurants and even shopping areas are outdoors. All servers and waiters will also be required to wear masks during each of our events.
YES
USA requires that you get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than ONE DAY before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. There are a few testing options: 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).
Self-administered (USA Approved)
This is NOT your typical at-home-test. There are a few different self-administered tests that are approved by the USA for international travel. These tests require you to purchase before your travel date (aka you bring them with you to Mexico). You will self-administer the test while a health-care professional supervises you via virtual visit. - RECOMMENDED - Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services for Travel: Sold online. Cost is $50 for one (2 for $70, 3 for $100, 6 for $150). Results within 15 minutes. - Ellume COVID-19 Home Test: Sold in-store at pharmacies. Cost is $30 plus $20 for online video observation. Results within 15 minutes. - Qured video supervised rapid test: Sold online. 2 for $45. Results within 2 hours.
Private Testing Provider
We have a local contact who is a registered nurse that will come directly to your hotel or Airbnb. Last time we were in SMA, the nurse came to our hotel, administered the tests, and provided us the results within 15 minutes. She also sent the results to our email, which was useful when Delta asked for the results. You have to pay in pesos - 900 pesos (equivalent to $45 USD).
Hotel and Airports
Some hotels offer COVID testing. Please contact your hotel to see if they include this service. Additionally, there are testing areas in both QRO and BJX for 450 pesos (equivalent to $25USD).
Isolate for 5 days or until negative
We pray that this happens to no one, but it is a risk. If you test positive before you travel home, you are required to stay in Mexico and isolate. You will need either a negative test or a letter of recovery from a health professional. A letter of recovery is typically provided after 5 days pass from your positive test. Hotels will provide a decreased rate or free nights during your isolation period. If anyone tests positive, please contact me immediately.