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Normally considered literally as a safe gamble for an epic VAKation of great beaches, luxury resorts and endless jungle -excursions, according to both the US Department of Foreign Affairs and, from this week, the American Embassy in Costa Rica, it seems that the Pura Vida may not live so ‘pure’ Is …
Although crime is always a fickle subject, because bad apples can come out of everything, the US Department of Foreign Affairs issued a relevant travel advice in December 2024, followed by the US embassy that has a Security alert on February 5.
Even if Costa Rica continues his hot series of record -breaking tourist songs, with another advice that is being implemented, is it only honest to ask what is going on in the world in Costa Rica?
Do you have to fly to San Jose, the most popular airport in Costa Rica?
American embassies do not give travel wars free about nothing; There are real -time data to support their worries for American tourists.
In this case, several incidents have been piled up to the recent advice from the US Department of Foreign Affairs, Close to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) In San Jose.
Good news is that most tourists often use San Jose as a gateway to venture deeper into the country, whether it is lush rain forests, sky -high waterfalls or beautiful coastlines.
The bad news is that San Jose airport is most well connected for American travelers, or a traveler by the way.
Although the US has taken over worldwide headlines for countless flight accident, you must know that security problems are not on the flight, but rather as soon as you leave the airport.
The embassy mentions specifically route 111 and roads that lead to Santa Ana, where harmful crimes have taken place.
In one case, criminals threw stones into cars in a failed robbery attempt, so that vehicles were noticeably damaged.
In another case, criminals had succeeded in stopping a driver by throwing stones, eventually robbing their possessions, including the vehicle.
The embassy recommends looking for alternative routes At the moment, and to continue driving when you are in this situation – and 911 works just like at home.
Is Liberia (LIR) now a better gateway to Costa Rica?
When choosing to fly to Costa Rica, San Jose is usually the most handy (and often most affordable) option.
On the other hand, Liberia usually has travelers in search of a relaxing beach holiday, because this vast region of pristine coast is covered with high -quality resorts and still meets the notorious Pura Vida Lifestyle.
It all comes down to where you are going. If you are dead on a relaxing beach holiday in Guanacaste, then Liberia suits you best.
If you are planning to stay around Central Costa Rica, such as the Wolkenbossen van Monteverde, you can give San Jose a chance.
There is really no right or wrong answer, because millions of tourists come back home intact, but there has been enough criminal activities to at least increase the awareness of San Jose’s current risks.
For what it is worth, Sjo is a larger hub, but Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIB) currently serves these 16 American cities:
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Houston
- Dallas
- Denver
- Minneapolis
- Chicago
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Newark
- New York City
- Philadelphia
Are crime problems exaggerated? Tourism figures imply that they are
It is the task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy to do their best to protect their citizens, so when there are spikes in crime that may affect Americans, expect warnings and advice.
Costa Rica is currently getting up Level 2: Exercise increased caution On the same footing with dozens and dozens of travel hot spots, so crime levels can certainly be worse.
A stunning 61% of the 3 million visitors to Costa Rica in 2024 are Americans, and how rare is it to hear from a false game?
In the worst case maybe, maybe a car accident, an unfortunate meeting with animals in the wild or my least favorite meeting (surfers who don’t seem to know that Deodorant exists!).
The bottom line is that common sense says that if you keep your mind over you, Costa Rica is still a dreamy outing in 2025.
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