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<h1>Costa Rica Travel Advisory</h1>
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July 17, 2023</div>
<h3 class="tsg-rwd-emergency-alertheader-title ">Costa Rica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</h3>
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<p><b>Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.</b></p>
<p>Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to<b> crime</b>.</p>
<p><b>Country Summary:</b> While petty crime is the predominant threat for tourists in Costa Rica, violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, occurs in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican government provides additional security resources in areas frequented by tourists.</p>
<p>Read the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html">country information page</a> for additional information on travel to Costa Rica.</p>
<p>If you decide to travel to Costa Rica:</p>
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<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>
<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>
<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>
<li>Enroll in the <a href="http://step.state.gov/">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>
<li>U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad.</li>
<li>Follow the Department of State on <a class="ext_link" href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/costa-rica-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup" data-toggle="modal" data-url="https://www.facebook.com/travelgov">Facebook,</a> <a class="ext_link" href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/costa-rica-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup" data-toggle="modal" data-url="https://twitter.com/TravelGov">Twitter,</a> and <a class="ext_link" href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/costa-rica-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup" data-toggle="modal" data-url="http://www.instagram.com/travelgov">Instagram</a>.</li>
<li>Review the <a href="https://www.osac.gov/Content/Browse/Report?subContentTypes=Country%20Security%20Report">Country Security Report</a> for Costa Rica.</li>
<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>
<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest <a class="ext_link" href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/costa-rica-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup" data-toggle="modal" data-url="https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list">Travel Health Information</a> related to your travel.</li>
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