U.S. travel advisory: Costa Rica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime. Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime also affects tourists. This includes armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault.
- Published by source
- 2026-04-02
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
What the official notice says
Risk: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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- U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Tier A · official published 2026-04-02
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| Entry | Kind | Observed | Evidence hash | Entry hash |
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| #500 | new | 2026-10-22 | 4f393f122abf…a6ddea | 6a7e73e50bc0…86a019 |
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