Some recent experience with checking into the country at Puesta Del Sol.. Firstly, the marina and their staff are absolutely wonderful. Seems like they’ve fallen on some hard times since the unrest in 2017, but we felt really safe and welcome there and in the surrounding areas. Entrance to the estuary with the marina’s waypoints and Navionics was straightforward. No bar crossing – deep in the entrance channel, and I never saw less than 11 feet in the estuary. Food (and service- thanks Senar) at the marina is great – no complaints about the wifi in the office and pool. 😉

Checking in around 4/10/22 – the 72 hour PCR was still required. Ideally, this would be sent to the marina 36 hours in advance of arrival, and they’d like a 1 week notice of a planned arrival.

We were able to secure PCR tests in Puerto Amapala, Honduras by catching a water taxi to Coyolito, then a bus to San Lorenzo. Don’t expect same-day turnaround on the test results.

Juanita worked hard to support us and keep the clearance in/out of the country running smoothly. Ultimately the actual costs were a bit less than she’d advertised. No issues with Migracion and Capitania, but the Maritime Authority official gave me some grief about single-handing. After some pushback, he could not point to any regulations to support his claim.

I heartily recommend supporting this place – It’s an important pit-stop between Mexico and Costa Rica, and wouldn’t hesitate to leave my boat there for the off season if needed.