Government Advisory
45
ElevatedLevel 2: Exercise increased caution
Costa Rica
AmericasHigher risk than 54% of countries. Main concerns: petty crime and tourist scams.
Traveler Practical Risk
44
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: petty crime, tourist scams, transport reliability.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🔓Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4668
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5558
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5345
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4844
📢Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5030
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
🏥Health
Americas avg: 2318
Practical advice
- ✓Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 12/10/2024
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-12-10 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costa Rica
- Is Costa Rica safe to travel to?
- Costa Rica has a practical risk score of 44/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are petty crime and tourist scams.
- What are the main travel risks in Costa Rica?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Costa Rica are: petty crime, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 44/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Costa Rica?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Costa Rica is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Costa Rica?
- Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
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