Costa Rica is top travel destination, celebrated for its eco-tourism, friendly people, and rich biodiversity. Yet, like any destination, it comes with its own set of safety considerations. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while enjoying all that this beautiful country has to offer...
Security Risks for Tourists in Costa Rica Compared to its Latin American neighbors, Costa Rica is still a relatively safe travel destination. However, thievery is a serious problem, and violent crimes have also increased in the touristy areas. Take extreme care and use common sense to avoid any...
If you are involved in a traffic accident, check that no one is hurt then move to safety off the road. Do not move the vehicle. Call the transit police and 911 for emergency services. You should also call your car rental provider to assess if the car can be driven, if a mechanic is...
Last updated on July 9th, 2024 at 12:19 pm Written by Nikki Solano Nikki is the CEO of Pura Vida! eh? Inc. (Costa Rica Discounts), and the author of the guidebooks Moon Costa Rica (2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 editions) and Moon Best of Costa Rica (2022 edition) from Moon Travel...
Costa Rica reopens to tourists on August 1, 2020 by commencing international commercial flights from a select list of countries at SJO in San Jose.
SAN JOSE, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Costa Rica on Sunday released the names of four U.S. tourists and their local guide, who were killed in a rafting accident over the weekend, local media reported. The tourists, all men aged 25 to 35, and their 45-year-old guide died when their rafts...
SAN JOSE, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Costa Rica on Sunday released the names of four U.S. tourists and their local guide, who were killed in a rafting accident over the weekend, local media reported. The tourists, all men aged 25 to 35, and their 45-year-old guide died when their rafts...
19, and the nation’s tourism board gave an updated list of tourists from which countries can visit. According to the tourism board’s website, the list is reviewed periodically. Costa Rica had closed its borders on March 18 when its government said dozens of truckers from neighboring...
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In an interview, Segura said around 75,000 tourists came to Costa Rica in December, down from 327,000 a year earlier, underlining the challenge facing the popular tourist destination and the industry as a whole in Latin America. "Though the figures are better than those o...